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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,179.14, 61,768.26 and 10,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,179.14, 61,768.26 and 10,014.42 is: 15,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,179.14 : 61,768.26 = 10,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,179.14/61,768.26 = 10,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,179.14x = 61,768.26 × 10,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,179.14x = 618,573,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,573,298.31/41,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.52

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