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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,741.17, 62,622 and 12,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,741.17, 62,622 and 12,159.28 is: 18,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,741.17 : 62,622 = 12,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,741.17/62,622 = 12,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,741.17x = 62,622 × 12,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,741.17x = 761,438,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,438,432.16/41,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.90

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