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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,807.94, 62,717.80 and 12,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,807.94, 62,717.80 and 12,228 is: 18,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,807.94 : 62,717.80 = 12,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,807.94/62,717.80 = 12,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,807.94x = 62,717.80 × 12,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,807.94x = 766,913,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,913,258.40/41,807.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.72

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