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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,755.28, 62,633.12 and 12,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,755.28, 62,633.12 and 12,173.27 is: 18,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,755.28 : 62,633.12 = 12,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,755.28/62,633.12 = 12,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,755.28x = 62,633.12 × 12,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,755.28x = 762,449,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,449,506.67/41,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.96

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