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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,785.06, 62,671.41 and 12,194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,785.06, 62,671.41 and 12,194.95 is: 18,290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,785.06 : 62,671.41 = 12,194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,785.06/62,671.41 = 12,194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,785.06x = 62,671.41 × 12,194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,785.06x = 764,274,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,274,711.38/41,785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.62

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