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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,607.65, 62,405.31 and 15,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,607.65, 62,405.31 and 15,306.24 is: 22,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,607.65 : 62,405.31 = 15,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,607.65/62,405.31 = 15,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,607.65x = 62,405.31 × 15,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,607.65x = 955,190,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,190,475.51/41,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.09

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