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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,618.96, 62,437.76 and 12,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,618.96, 62,437.76 and 12,039.08 is: 18,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,618.96 : 62,437.76 = 12,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,618.96/62,437.76 = 12,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,618.96x = 62,437.76 × 12,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,618.96x = 751,693,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,693,373.85/41,618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.32

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