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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,725.84, 62,599 and 12,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,725.84, 62,599 and 12,143.94 is: 18,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,725.84 : 62,599 = 12,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,725.84/62,599 = 12,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,725.84x = 62,599 × 12,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,725.84x = 760,198,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,198,500.06/41,725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.89

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