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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,954.34, 62,942.48 and 15,659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,954.34, 62,942.48 and 15,659.31 is: 23,493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,954.34 : 62,942.48 = 15,659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,954.34/62,942.48 = 15,659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,954.34x = 62,942.48 × 15,659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,954.34x = 985,635,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,635,806.49/41,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,493.06

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