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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,322.84, 61,985.43 and 10,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,322.84, 61,985.43 and 10,158 is: 15,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,322.84 : 61,985.43 = 10,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,322.84/61,985.43 = 10,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,322.84x = 61,985.43 × 10,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,322.84x = 629,647,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,647,997.94/41,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.29

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