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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,774.46, 62,675.73 and 15,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,774.46, 62,675.73 and 15,481.32 is: 23,227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,774.46 : 62,675.73 = 15,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,774.46/62,675.73 = 15,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,774.46x = 62,675.73 × 15,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,774.46x = 970,303,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,303,032.36/41,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.18

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