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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,760.63, 62,628.63 and 12,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,760.63, 62,628.63 and 12,170.52 is: 18,252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,760.63 : 62,628.63 = 12,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,760.63/62,628.63 = 12,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,760.63x = 62,628.63 × 12,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,760.63x = 762,222,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,222,993.99/41,760.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.19

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