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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,663.66, 62,478.68 and 15,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,663.66, 62,478.68 and 15,362.55 is: 23,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,663.66 : 62,478.68 = 15,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,663.66/62,478.68 = 15,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,663.66x = 62,478.68 × 15,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,663.66x = 959,831,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,831,768.62/41,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.63

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