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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,335.22, 62,002.42 and 10,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,335.22, 62,002.42 and 10,170.48 is: 15,255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,335.22 : 62,002.42 = 10,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,335.22/62,002.42 = 10,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,335.22x = 62,002.42 × 10,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,335.22x = 630,594,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,594,372.56/41,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.62

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