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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,766.08, 62,642.45 and 12,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,766.08, 62,642.45 and 12,177 is: 18,263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,766.08 : 62,642.45 = 12,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,766.08/62,642.45 = 12,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,766.08x = 62,642.45 × 12,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,766.08x = 762,797,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,797,113.65/41,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.56

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