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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,619.16, 62,419.44 and 12,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,619.16, 62,419.44 and 12,030.40 is: 18,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,619.16 : 62,419.44 = 12,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,619.16/62,419.44 = 12,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,619.16x = 62,419.44 × 12,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,619.16x = 750,930,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,930,830.98/41,619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.91

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