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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,707.97, 62,568.06 and 12,121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,707.97, 62,568.06 and 12,121.96 is: 18,184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,707.97 : 62,568.06 = 12,121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,707.97/62,568.06 = 12,121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,707.97x = 62,568.06 × 12,121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,707.97x = 758,447,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,447,520.60/41,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.71

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