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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,767.65, 62,654.21 and 12,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,767.65, 62,654.21 and 12,183 is: 18,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,767.65 : 62,654.21 = 12,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,767.65/62,654.21 = 12,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,767.65x = 62,654.21 × 12,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,767.65x = 763,316,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,316,179.52/41,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.30

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