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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,637.20, 62,464.02 and 12,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,637.20, 62,464.02 and 12,055.28 is: 18,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,637.20 : 62,464.02 = 12,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,637.20/62,464.02 = 12,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,637.20x = 62,464.02 × 12,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,637.20x = 753,021,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,021,190.75/41,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.30

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