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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,247.70, 61,871.01 and 10,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,247.70, 61,871.01 and 10,083.22 is: 15,124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,247.70 : 61,871.01 = 10,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,247.70/61,871.01 = 10,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,247.70x = 61,871.01 × 10,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,247.70x = 623,858,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,858,812.96/41,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.69

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