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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,651.99, 62,476.16 and 12,069.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,651.99, 62,476.16 and 12,069.17 is: 18,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,651.99 : 62,476.16 = 12,069.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,651.99/62,476.16 = 12,069.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,651.99x = 62,476.16 × 12,069.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,651.99x = 754,035,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,035,023.26/41,651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.22

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