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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,957.58, 62,961.02 and 15,664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,957.58, 62,961.02 and 15,664.38 is: 23,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,957.58 : 62,961.02 = 15,664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,957.58/62,961.02 = 15,664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,957.58x = 62,961.02 × 15,664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,957.58x = 986,245,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,245,342.47/41,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.77

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