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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,546.91, 62,320.37 and 10,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,546.91, 62,320.37 and 10,382.16 is: 15,573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,546.91 : 62,320.37 = 10,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,546.91/62,320.37 = 10,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,546.91x = 62,320.37 × 10,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,546.91x = 647,020,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,020,000.69/41,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.24

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