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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,849.64, 62,774.46 and 15,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,849.64, 62,774.46 and 15,561 is: 23,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,849.64 : 62,774.46 = 15,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,849.64/62,774.46 = 15,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,849.64x = 62,774.46 × 15,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,849.64x = 976,833,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,833,372.06/41,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.50

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