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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,712.28, 62,561.94 and 12,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,712.28, 62,561.94 and 12,124 is: 18,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,712.28 : 62,561.94 = 12,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,712.28/62,561.94 = 12,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,712.28x = 62,561.94 × 12,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,712.28x = 758,500,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,500,960.56/41,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.12

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