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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,744.22, 62,640.89 and 15,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,744.22, 62,640.89 and 15,467.28 is: 23,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,744.22 : 62,640.89 = 15,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,744.22/62,640.89 = 15,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,744.22x = 62,640.89 × 15,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,744.22x = 968,884,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,884,185.08/41,744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,210.02

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