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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,779.65, 62,673.12 and 15,484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,779.65, 62,673.12 and 15,484.62 is: 23,228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,779.65 : 62,673.12 = 15,484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,779.65/62,673.12 = 15,484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,779.65x = 62,673.12 × 15,484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,779.65x = 970,469,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,469,447.41/41,779.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,228.28

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