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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,711.28, 62,560.44 and 12,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,711.28, 62,560.44 and 12,123 is: 18,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,711.28 : 62,560.44 = 12,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,711.28/62,560.44 = 12,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,711.28x = 62,560.44 × 12,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,711.28x = 758,420,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,420,214.12/41,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,182.62

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