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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,650.49, 62,475.57 and 12,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,650.49, 62,475.57 and 12,068.28 is: 18,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,650.49 : 62,475.57 = 12,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,650.49/62,475.57 = 12,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,650.49x = 62,475.57 × 12,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,650.49x = 753,972,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,972,671.92/41,650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.37

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