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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,731.16, 62,606.99 and 12,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,731.16, 62,606.99 and 12,149.26 is: 18,226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,731.16 : 62,606.99 = 12,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,731.16/62,606.99 = 12,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,731.16x = 62,606.99 × 12,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,731.16x = 760,628,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,628,473.18/41,731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.87

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