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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,898.28, 62,858.22 and 12,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,898.28, 62,858.22 and 12,317.08 is: 18,478.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,898.28 : 62,858.22 = 12,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,898.28/62,858.22 = 12,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,898.28x = 62,858.22 × 12,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,898.28x = 774,229,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,229,724.40/41,898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.79

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