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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,352, 62,028.04 and 12,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,352, 62,028.04 and 12,168 is: 18,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,352 : 62,028.04 = 12,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,352/62,028.04 = 12,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,352x = 62,028.04 × 12,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,352x = 754,757,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,757,190.72/41,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.01

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