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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,999.67, 62,997.93 and 10,409.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,999.67, 62,997.93 and 10,409.82 is: 15,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,999.67 : 62,997.93 = 10,409.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,999.67/62,997.93 = 10,409.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,999.67x = 62,997.93 × 10,409.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,999.67x = 655,797,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,797,111.67/41,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.34

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