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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332, 61,998 and 12,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332, 61,998 and 12,148 is: 18,222

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332 : 61,998 = 12,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332/61,998 = 12,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332x = 61,998 × 12,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332x = 753,151,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,151,704/41,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222

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