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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,552.52, 62,291.78 and 15,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,552.52, 62,291.78 and 15,251.16 is: 22,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,552.52 : 62,291.78 = 15,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,552.52/62,291.78 = 15,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,552.52x = 62,291.78 × 15,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,552.52x = 950,021,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,021,903.46/41,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,863.16

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