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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,921.78, 62,875.83 and 12,332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,921.78, 62,875.83 and 12,332.69 is: 18,497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,921.78 : 62,875.83 = 12,332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,921.78/62,875.83 = 12,332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,921.78x = 62,875.83 × 12,332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,921.78x = 775,428,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,428,119.88/41,921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.02

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