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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,767.08, 62,643.95 and 12,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,767.08, 62,643.95 and 12,178 is: 18,265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,767.08 : 62,643.95 = 12,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,767.08/62,643.95 = 12,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,767.08x = 62,643.95 × 12,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,767.08x = 762,878,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,878,023.10/41,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.06

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