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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,759.62, 62,627.14 and 12,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,759.62, 62,627.14 and 12,169.52 is: 18,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,759.62 : 62,627.14 = 12,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,759.62/62,627.14 = 12,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,759.62x = 62,627.14 × 12,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,759.62x = 762,142,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,142,232.77/41,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.70

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