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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,310, 61,966.22 and 10,145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,310, 61,966.22 and 10,145.25 is: 15,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,310 : 61,966.22 = 10,145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,310/61,966.22 = 10,145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,310x = 61,966.22 × 10,145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,310x = 628,662,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,662,742.73/41,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.17

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