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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,761.77, 62,636.57 and 12,171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,761.77, 62,636.57 and 12,171.66 is: 18,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,761.77 : 62,636.57 = 12,171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,761.77/62,636.57 = 12,171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,761.77x = 62,636.57 × 12,171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,761.77x = 762,391,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,391,033.61/41,761.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.72

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