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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,592.94, 62,414.12 and 15,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,592.94, 62,414.12 and 15,316.13 is: 22,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,592.94 : 62,414.12 = 15,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,592.94/62,414.12 = 15,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,592.94x = 62,414.12 × 15,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,592.94x = 955,942,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,942,699.17/41,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.30

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