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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.21, 62,916.39 and 15,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.21, 62,916.39 and 15,645.60 is: 23,462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.21 : 62,916.39 = 15,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.21/62,916.39 = 15,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.21x = 62,916.39 × 15,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.21x = 984,364,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,364,671.38/41,955.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.27

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