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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,627.76, 62,439.16 and 12,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,627.76, 62,439.16 and 12,044.92 is: 18,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,627.76 : 62,439.16 = 12,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,627.76/62,439.16 = 12,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,627.76x = 62,439.16 × 12,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,627.76x = 752,074,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,074,687.07/41,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.66

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