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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,656.59, 62,490.82 and 15,359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,656.59, 62,490.82 and 15,359.29 is: 23,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,656.59 : 62,490.82 = 15,359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,656.59/62,490.82 = 15,359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,656.59x = 62,490.82 × 15,359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,656.59x = 959,814,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,814,432.09/41,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.12

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