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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,729.96, 62,595.06 and 12,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,729.96, 62,595.06 and 12,148.52 is: 18,222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,729.96 : 62,595.06 = 12,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,729.96/62,595.06 = 12,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,729.96x = 62,595.06 × 12,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,729.96x = 760,437,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,437,338.31/41,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.81

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