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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,679.34, 62,505.96 and 12,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,679.34, 62,505.96 and 12,099.22 is: 18,145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,679.34 : 62,505.96 = 12,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,679.34/62,505.96 = 12,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,679.34x = 62,505.96 × 12,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,679.34x = 756,273,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,273,361.35/41,679.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.04

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