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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,899.70, 62,849.57 and 12,317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,899.70, 62,849.57 and 12,317.81 is: 18,476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,899.70 : 62,849.57 = 12,317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,899.70/62,849.57 = 12,317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,899.70x = 62,849.57 × 12,317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,899.70x = 774,168,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,168,686.00/41,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.71

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