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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,929.20, 62,904.42 and 12,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,929.20, 62,904.42 and 12,348 is: 18,525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,929.20 : 62,904.42 = 12,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,929.20/62,904.42 = 12,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,929.20x = 62,904.42 × 12,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,929.20x = 776,743,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,743,778.16/41,929.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.13

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