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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,171.76, 61,757.64 and 10,006.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,171.76, 61,757.64 and 10,006.74 is: 15,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,171.76 : 61,757.64 = 10,006.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,171.76/61,757.64 = 10,006.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,171.76x = 61,757.64 × 10,006.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,171.76x = 617,992,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,992,646.49/41,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.11

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