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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,659.20, 62,478.96 and 12,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,659.20, 62,478.96 and 12,069.20 is: 18,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,659.20 : 62,478.96 = 12,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,659.20/62,478.96 = 12,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,659.20x = 62,478.96 × 12,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,659.20x = 754,071,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,071,064.03/41,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.95

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