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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,644.96, 62,467.35 and 12,062.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,644.96, 62,467.35 and 12,062.77 is: 18,094.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,644.96 : 62,467.35 = 12,062.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,644.96/62,467.35 = 12,062.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,644.96x = 62,467.35 × 12,062.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,644.96x = 753,529,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,529,275.56/41,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.13

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