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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,905.95, 62,898.43 and 15,277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,905.95, 62,898.43 and 15,277.69 is: 22,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,905.95 : 62,898.43 = 15,277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,905.95/62,898.43 = 15,277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,905.95x = 62,898.43 × 15,277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,905.95x = 960,942,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,942,715.03/41,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.94

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