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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,920.08, 62,878.80 and 15,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,920.08, 62,878.80 and 15,625.08 is: 23,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,920.08 : 62,878.80 = 15,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,920.08/62,878.80 = 15,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,920.08x = 62,878.80 × 15,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,920.08x = 982,486,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,486,280.30/41,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,437.13

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