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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,168.70, 61,752.51 and 10,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,168.70, 61,752.51 and 10,003.86 is: 15,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,168.70 : 61,752.51 = 10,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,168.70/61,752.51 = 10,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,168.70x = 61,752.51 × 10,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,168.70x = 617,763,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,763,464.69/41,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.66

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