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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,759.03, 62,626.24 and 12,169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,759.03, 62,626.24 and 12,169.83 is: 18,251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,759.03 : 62,626.24 = 12,169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,759.03/62,626.24 = 12,169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,759.03x = 62,626.24 × 12,169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,759.03x = 762,150,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,150,694.34/41,759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.16

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