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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,849.63, 62,774.98 and 12,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,849.63, 62,774.98 and 12,268.06 is: 18,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,849.63 : 62,774.98 = 12,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,849.63/62,774.98 = 12,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,849.63x = 62,774.98 × 12,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,849.63x = 770,127,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,127,386.64/41,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.25

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