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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,705.97, 62,565.06 and 12,119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,705.97, 62,565.06 and 12,119.96 is: 18,181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,705.97 : 62,565.06 = 12,119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,705.97/62,565.06 = 12,119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,705.97x = 62,565.06 × 12,119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,705.97x = 758,285,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,285,711.77/41,705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.71

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