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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,930.26, 62,895.59 and 12,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,930.26, 62,895.59 and 12,348.45 is: 18,522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,930.26 : 62,895.59 = 12,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,930.26/62,895.59 = 12,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,930.26x = 62,895.59 × 12,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,930.26x = 776,663,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,663,032.90/41,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.73

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