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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,954.52, 62,912.34 and 15,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,954.52, 62,912.34 and 15,640.32 is: 23,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,954.52 : 62,912.34 = 15,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,954.52/62,912.34 = 15,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,954.52x = 62,912.34 × 15,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,954.52x = 983,969,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,969,129.55/41,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,453.23

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