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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,607.93, 62,405.74 and 15,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,607.93, 62,405.74 and 15,306.52 is: 22,957.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,607.93 : 62,405.74 = 15,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,607.93/62,405.74 = 15,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,607.93x = 62,405.74 × 15,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,607.93x = 955,214,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,214,318.86/41,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.51

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