Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,936, 62,904 and 10,771.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,936, 62,904 and 10,771.26 is: 16,156.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,936 : 62,904 = 10,771.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,936/62,904 = 10,771.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,936x = 62,904 × 10,771.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,936x = 677,555,339.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,555,339.04/41,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,156.89
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