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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,711.24, 62,572.95 and 12,125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,711.24, 62,572.95 and 12,125.23 is: 18,189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,711.24 : 62,572.95 = 12,125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,711.24/62,572.95 = 12,125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,711.24x = 62,572.95 × 12,125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,711.24x = 758,711,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,711,410.53/41,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.62

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