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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,966.19, 62,949.51 and 15,670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,966.19, 62,949.51 and 15,670.71 is: 23,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,966.19 : 62,949.51 = 15,670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,966.19/62,949.51 = 15,670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,966.19x = 62,949.51 × 15,670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,966.19x = 986,463,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,463,515.85/41,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.15

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