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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,806.94, 62,716.30 and 12,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,806.94, 62,716.30 and 12,227 is: 18,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,806.94 : 62,716.30 = 12,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,806.94/62,716.30 = 12,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,806.94x = 62,716.30 × 12,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,806.94x = 766,832,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,832,200.10/41,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.22

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