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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,621, 62,437.72 and 15,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,621, 62,437.72 and 15,323.72 is: 22,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,621 : 62,437.72 = 15,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,621/62,437.72 = 15,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,621x = 62,437.72 × 15,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,621x = 956,778,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,778,138.72/41,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.87

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