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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,627.15, 62,444.83 and 15,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,627.15, 62,444.83 and 15,325.75 is: 22,990.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,627.15 : 62,444.83 = 15,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,627.15/62,444.83 = 15,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,627.15x = 62,444.83 × 15,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,627.15x = 957,013,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,013,541.15/41,627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.13

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