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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,582.08, 62,397.72 and 15,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,582.08, 62,397.72 and 15,305.28 is: 22,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,582.08 : 62,397.72 = 15,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,582.08/62,397.72 = 15,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,582.08x = 62,397.72 × 15,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,582.08x = 955,014,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,014,575.96/41,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.97

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