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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,635.31, 62,477.61 and 15,358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,635.31, 62,477.61 and 15,358.51 is: 23,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,635.31 : 62,477.61 = 15,358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,635.31/62,477.61 = 15,358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,635.31x = 62,477.61 × 15,358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,635.31x = 959,562,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,562,608.78/41,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,046.85

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