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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,592.66, 62,351.73 and 15,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,592.66, 62,351.73 and 15,279 is: 22,904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,592.66 : 62,351.73 = 15,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,592.66/62,351.73 = 15,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,592.66x = 62,351.73 × 15,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,592.66x = 952,672,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,672,082.67/41,592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.81

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