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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,761.52, 62,636.20 and 12,171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,761.52, 62,636.20 and 12,171.41 is: 18,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,761.52 : 62,636.20 = 12,171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,761.52/62,636.20 = 12,171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,761.52x = 62,636.20 × 12,171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,761.52x = 762,370,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,370,527.43/41,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.34

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