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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,808.96, 62,719.28 and 12,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,808.96, 62,719.28 and 12,229 is: 18,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,808.96 : 62,719.28 = 12,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,808.96/62,719.28 = 12,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,808.96x = 62,719.28 × 12,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,808.96x = 766,994,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,994,075.12/41,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.21

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