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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,172.84, 61,759.26 and 10,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,172.84, 61,759.26 and 10,008 is: 15,012.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,172.84 : 61,759.26 = 10,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,172.84/61,759.26 = 10,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,172.84x = 61,759.26 × 10,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,172.84x = 618,086,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,086,674.08/41,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.00

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