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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,729.52, 62,604 and 12,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,729.52, 62,604 and 12,150.48 is: 18,228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,729.52 : 62,604 = 12,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,729.52/62,604 = 12,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,729.52x = 62,604 × 12,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,729.52x = 760,668,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,668,649.92/41,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,228.55

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