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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,557.17, 62,298.78 and 15,255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,557.17, 62,298.78 and 15,255.75 is: 22,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,557.17 : 62,298.78 = 15,255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,557.17/62,298.78 = 15,255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,557.17x = 62,298.78 × 15,255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,557.17x = 950,414,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,414,612.99/41,557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,870.05

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