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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,570.56, 62,353.96 and 15,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,570.56, 62,353.96 and 15,273.38 is: 22,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,570.56 : 62,353.96 = 15,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,570.56/62,353.96 = 15,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,570.56x = 62,353.96 × 15,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,570.56x = 952,355,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,355,725.58/41,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.38

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