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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.06, 62,957.88 and 15,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.06, 62,957.88 and 15,682.74 is: 23,516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.06 : 62,957.88 = 15,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.06/62,957.88 = 15,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.06x = 62,957.88 × 15,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.06x = 987,352,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,352,062.99/41,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,516.75

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