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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,650.49, 62,473.91 and 12,067.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,650.49, 62,473.91 and 12,067.67 is: 18,100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,650.49 : 62,473.91 = 12,067.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,650.49/62,473.91 = 12,067.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,650.49x = 62,473.91 × 12,067.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,650.49x = 753,914,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,914,156.78/41,650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.97

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