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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,871.30, 62,813.09 and 12,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,871.30, 62,813.09 and 12,285.24 is: 18,429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,871.30 : 62,813.09 = 12,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,871.30/62,813.09 = 12,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,871.30x = 62,813.09 × 12,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,871.30x = 771,673,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,673,611.85/41,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,429.66

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