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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.48, 61,902.10 and 10,103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.48, 61,902.10 and 10,103.73 is: 15,155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.48 : 61,902.10 = 10,103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.48/61,902.10 = 10,103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.48x = 61,902.10 × 10,103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.48x = 625,442,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,442,104.83/41,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.44

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