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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,774.22, 62,648.91 and 12,182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,774.22, 62,648.91 and 12,182.63 is: 18,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,774.22 : 62,648.91 = 12,182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,774.22/62,648.91 = 12,182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,774.22x = 62,648.91 × 12,182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,774.22x = 763,228,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,228,177.19/41,774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.32

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