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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,660.99, 62,478.62 and 12,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,660.99, 62,478.62 and 12,081 is: 18,117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,660.99 : 62,478.62 = 12,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,660.99/62,478.62 = 12,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,660.99x = 62,478.62 × 12,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,660.99x = 754,804,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,804,147.82/41,660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,117.77

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