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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,607.33, 62,402.80 and 12,017.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,607.33, 62,402.80 and 12,017.22 is: 18,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,607.33 : 62,402.80 = 12,017.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,607.33/62,402.80 = 12,017.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,607.33x = 62,402.80 × 12,017.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,607.33x = 749,908,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,908,176.22/41,607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.46

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