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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,994, 62,997.48 and 15,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,994, 62,997.48 and 15,702.48 is: 23,556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,994 : 62,997.48 = 15,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,994/62,997.48 = 15,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,994x = 62,997.48 × 15,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,994x = 989,216,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,216,669.75/41,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,556.14

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