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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,953.52, 62,910.84 and 15,639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,953.52, 62,910.84 and 15,639.32 is: 23,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,953.52 : 62,910.84 = 15,639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,953.52/62,910.84 = 15,639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,953.52x = 62,910.84 × 15,639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,953.52x = 983,882,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,882,758.23/41,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,451.73

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