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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,858.46, 62,787.72 and 10,693.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,858.46, 62,787.72 and 10,693.74 is: 16,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,858.46 : 62,787.72 = 10,693.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,858.46/62,787.72 = 10,693.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,858.46x = 62,787.72 × 10,693.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,858.46x = 671,435,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,435,552.87/41,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,040.62

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