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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,767.41, 62,651.25 and 12,186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,767.41, 62,651.25 and 12,186.03 is: 18,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,767.41 : 62,651.25 = 12,186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,767.41/62,651.25 = 12,186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,767.41x = 62,651.25 × 12,186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,767.41x = 763,470,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,470,012.04/41,767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.08

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