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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,165.84, 61,748.76 and 10,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,165.84, 61,748.76 and 10,001 is: 15,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,165.84 : 61,748.76 = 10,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,165.84/61,748.76 = 10,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,165.84x = 61,748.76 × 10,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,165.84x = 617,549,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,549,348.76/41,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.50

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