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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,913.30, 62,872.92 and 15,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,913.30, 62,872.92 and 15,618 is: 23,428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,913.30 : 62,872.92 = 15,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,913.30/62,872.92 = 15,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,913.30x = 62,872.92 × 15,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,913.30x = 981,949,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,949,264.56/41,913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,428.11

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