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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,759.22, 62,649.21 and 12,177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,759.22, 62,649.21 and 12,177.33 is: 18,269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,759.22 : 62,649.21 = 12,177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,759.22/62,649.21 = 12,177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,759.22x = 62,649.21 × 12,177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,759.22x = 762,900,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,900,104.41/41,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,269.02

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