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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,764.39, 62,639.92 and 12,175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,764.39, 62,639.92 and 12,175.31 is: 18,261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,764.39 : 62,639.92 = 12,175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,764.39/62,639.92 = 12,175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,764.39x = 62,639.92 × 12,175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,764.39x = 762,660,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,660,444.38/41,764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.02

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