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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,729.91, 62,605.12 and 12,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,729.91, 62,605.12 and 12,148 is: 18,224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,729.91 : 62,605.12 = 12,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,729.91/62,605.12 = 12,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,729.91x = 62,605.12 × 12,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,729.91x = 760,526,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,526,997.76/41,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.99

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