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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,553, 62,330.72 and 10,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,553, 62,330.72 and 10,388.25 is: 15,582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,553 : 62,330.72 = 10,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,553/62,330.72 = 10,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,553x = 62,330.72 × 10,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,553x = 647,507,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,507,050.10/41,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,582.68

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