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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,577.61, 62,327.53 and 15,275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,577.61, 62,327.53 and 15,275.29 is: 22,898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,577.61 : 62,327.53 = 15,275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,577.61/62,327.53 = 15,275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,577.61x = 62,327.53 × 15,275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,577.61x = 952,071,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,071,095.73/41,577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.65

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