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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,670.29, 62,511.58 and 12,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,670.29, 62,511.58 and 12,084.28 is: 18,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,670.29 : 62,511.58 = 12,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,670.29/62,511.58 = 12,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,670.29x = 62,511.58 × 12,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,670.29x = 755,407,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,407,435.96/41,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.20

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