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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,309.46, 61,964.19 and 10,144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,309.46, 61,964.19 and 10,144.71 is: 15,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,309.46 : 61,964.19 = 10,144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,309.46/61,964.19 = 10,144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,309.46x = 61,964.19 × 10,144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,309.46x = 628,608,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,608,737.93/41,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.07

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