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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,908.74, 62,863.65 and 12,327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,908.74, 62,863.65 and 12,327.21 is: 18,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,908.74 : 62,863.65 = 12,327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,908.74/62,863.65 = 12,327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,908.74x = 62,863.65 × 12,327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,908.74x = 774,933,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,933,414.92/41,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.97

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