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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,966.29, 62,960.10 and 15,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,966.29, 62,960.10 and 15,671.26 is: 23,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,966.29 : 62,960.10 = 15,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,966.29/62,960.10 = 15,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,966.29x = 62,960.10 × 15,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,966.29x = 986,664,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,664,096.73/41,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,510.87

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