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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,762.79, 62,635.65 and 15,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,762.79, 62,635.65 and 15,461.28 is: 23,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,762.79 : 62,635.65 = 15,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,762.79/62,635.65 = 15,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,762.79x = 62,635.65 × 15,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,762.79x = 968,427,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,427,322.63/41,762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,188.76

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