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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,562.40, 62,370.88 and 15,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,562.40, 62,370.88 and 15,267.36 is: 22,911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,562.40 : 62,370.88 = 15,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,562.40/62,370.88 = 15,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,562.40x = 62,370.88 × 15,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,562.40x = 952,238,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,238,678.48/41,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.06

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