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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,168.52, 61,752.78 and 10,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,168.52, 61,752.78 and 10,003.50 is: 15,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,168.52 : 61,752.78 = 10,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,168.52/61,752.78 = 10,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,168.52x = 61,752.78 × 10,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,168.52x = 617,743,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,743,934.73/41,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.25

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