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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,764.36, 62,606.58 and 15,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,764.36, 62,606.58 and 15,462.04 is: 23,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,764.36 : 62,606.58 = 15,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,764.36/62,606.58 = 15,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,764.36x = 62,606.58 × 15,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,764.36x = 968,025,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,025,444.22/41,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,178.27

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