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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,649.16, 62,473.73 and 12,067.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,649.16, 62,473.73 and 12,067.01 is: 18,100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,649.16 : 62,473.73 = 12,067.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,649.16/62,473.73 = 12,067.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,649.16x = 62,473.73 × 12,067.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,649.16x = 753,871,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,871,154.81/41,649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.52

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