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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,967.69, 62,951.76 and 15,672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,967.69, 62,951.76 and 15,672.21 is: 23,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,967.69 : 62,951.76 = 15,672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,967.69/62,951.76 = 15,672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,967.69x = 62,951.76 × 15,672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,967.69x = 986,593,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,593,202.59/41,967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.40

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