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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,958.96, 62,949.26 and 15,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,958.96, 62,949.26 and 15,663.92 is: 23,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,958.96 : 62,949.26 = 15,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,958.96/62,949.26 = 15,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,958.96x = 62,949.26 × 15,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,958.96x = 986,032,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,032,172.70/41,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,499.92

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