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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,747, 62,624.36 and 15,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,747, 62,624.36 and 15,099.64 is: 22,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,747 : 62,624.36 = 15,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,747/62,624.36 = 15,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,747x = 62,624.36 × 15,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,747x = 945,605,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,605,291.23/41,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.86

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