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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,747.13, 62,628.89 and 15,452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,747.13, 62,628.89 and 15,452.10 is: 23,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,747.13 : 62,628.89 = 15,452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,747.13/62,628.89 = 15,452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,747.13x = 62,628.89 × 15,452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,747.13x = 967,747,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,747,793.91/41,747.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.18

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