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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,639.69, 62,458.98 and 10,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,639.69, 62,458.98 and 10,049.49 is: 15,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,639.69 : 62,458.98 = 10,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,639.69/62,458.98 = 10,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,639.69x = 62,458.98 × 10,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,639.69x = 627,680,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,680,894.92/41,639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.10

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