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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,672.16, 62,462.88 and 15,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,672.16, 62,462.88 and 15,354.72 is: 23,015.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,672.16 : 62,462.88 = 15,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,672.16/62,462.88 = 15,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,672.16x = 62,462.88 × 15,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,672.16x = 959,100,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,100,032.79/41,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.37

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