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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.78, 61,904.34 and 10,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.78, 61,904.34 and 10,104 is: 15,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.78 : 61,904.34 = 10,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.78/61,904.34 = 10,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.78x = 61,904.34 × 10,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.78x = 625,481,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,481,451.36/41,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.29

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