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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,546.97, 62,318.39 and 15,249.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,546.97, 62,318.39 and 15,249.65 is: 22,873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,546.97 : 62,318.39 = 15,249.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,546.97/62,318.39 = 15,249.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,546.97x = 62,318.39 × 15,249.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,546.97x = 950,333,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,333,248.22/41,546.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,873.71

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