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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,710.69, 62,572.14 and 12,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,710.69, 62,572.14 and 12,124.68 is: 18,188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,710.69 : 62,572.14 = 12,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,710.69/62,572.14 = 12,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,710.69x = 62,572.14 × 12,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,710.69x = 758,667,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,667,113.79/41,710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,188.79

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