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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,754.52, 62,640.87 and 12,174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,754.52, 62,640.87 and 12,174.94 is: 18,265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,754.52 : 62,640.87 = 12,174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,754.52/62,640.87 = 12,174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,754.52x = 62,640.87 × 12,174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,754.52x = 762,648,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,648,833.80/41,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.06

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