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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,615.16, 62,413.44 and 12,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,615.16, 62,413.44 and 12,026.40 is: 18,036.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,615.16 : 62,413.44 = 12,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,615.16/62,413.44 = 12,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,615.16x = 62,413.44 × 12,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,615.16x = 750,608,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,608,994.82/41,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.91

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