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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,554.52, 62,294.78 and 15,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,554.52, 62,294.78 and 15,253.16 is: 22,866.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,554.52 : 62,294.78 = 15,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,554.52/62,294.78 = 15,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,554.52x = 62,294.78 × 15,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,554.52x = 950,192,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,192,246.50/41,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.16

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