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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,552.54, 62,291.76 and 15,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,552.54, 62,291.76 and 15,251.18 is: 22,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,552.54 : 62,291.76 = 15,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,552.54/62,291.76 = 15,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,552.54x = 62,291.76 × 15,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,552.54x = 950,022,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,022,844.28/41,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,863.17

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