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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,645.68, 62,478.56 and 12,065.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,645.68, 62,478.56 and 12,065.56 is: 18,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,645.68 : 62,478.56 = 12,065.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,645.68/62,478.56 = 12,065.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,645.68x = 62,478.56 × 12,065.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,645.68x = 753,838,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,838,814.39/41,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.25

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