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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,170.68, 61,755.88 and 10,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,170.68, 61,755.88 and 10,005.92 is: 15,008.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,170.68 : 61,755.88 = 10,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,170.68/61,755.88 = 10,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,170.68x = 61,755.88 × 10,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,170.68x = 617,924,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,924,394.81/41,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,008.85

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