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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,707.26, 62,567.04 and 12,121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,707.26, 62,567.04 and 12,121.26 is: 18,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,707.26 : 62,567.04 = 12,121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,707.26/62,567.04 = 12,121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,707.26x = 62,567.04 × 12,121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,707.26x = 758,391,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,391,359.27/41,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.68

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