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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,708.97, 62,569.56 and 12,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,708.97, 62,569.56 and 12,122.96 is: 18,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,708.97 : 62,569.56 = 12,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,708.97/62,569.56 = 12,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,708.97x = 62,569.56 × 12,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,708.97x = 758,528,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,528,273.10/41,708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.21

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