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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,176.64, 61,764.96 and 10,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,176.64, 61,764.96 and 10,011.62 is: 15,017.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,176.64 : 61,764.96 = 10,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,176.64/61,764.96 = 10,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,176.64x = 61,764.96 × 10,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,176.64x = 618,367,000.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,367,000.01/41,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.42

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