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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,682.84, 62,511.20 and 12,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,682.84, 62,511.20 and 12,102.72 is: 18,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,682.84 : 62,511.20 = 12,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,682.84/62,511.20 = 12,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,682.84x = 62,511.20 × 12,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,682.84x = 756,555,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,555,550.46/41,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.29

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