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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,901.93, 62,859.51 and 15,250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,901.93, 62,859.51 and 15,250.23 is: 22,877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,901.93 : 62,859.51 = 15,250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,901.93/62,859.51 = 15,250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,901.93x = 62,859.51 × 15,250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,901.93x = 958,621,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,621,985.19/41,901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.75

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