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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,941.94, 62,893.46 and 15,639.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,941.94, 62,893.46 and 15,639.62 is: 23,452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,941.94 : 62,893.46 = 15,639.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,941.94/62,893.46 = 15,639.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,941.94x = 62,893.46 × 15,639.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,941.94x = 983,629,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,629,539.52/41,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,452.17

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