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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,741.16, 62,622 and 12,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,741.16, 62,622 and 12,159.26 is: 18,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,741.16 : 62,622 = 12,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,741.16/62,622 = 12,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,741.16x = 62,622 × 12,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,741.16x = 761,437,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,437,179.72/41,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.88

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