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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.52, 61,916.28 and 10,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.52, 61,916.28 and 10,112.50 is: 15,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.52 : 61,916.28 = 10,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.52/61,916.28 = 10,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.52x = 61,916.28 × 10,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.52x = 626,128,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,128,381.50/41,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.75

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