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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,657.59, 62,492.32 and 15,360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,657.59, 62,492.32 and 15,360.29 is: 23,042.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,657.59 : 62,492.32 = 15,360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,657.59/62,492.32 = 15,360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,657.59x = 62,492.32 × 15,360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,657.59x = 959,900,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,900,157.97/41,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.62

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