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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,983.16, 62,986.26 and 12,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,983.16, 62,986.26 and 12,401 is: 18,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,983.16 : 62,986.26 = 12,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,983.16/62,986.26 = 12,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,983.16x = 62,986.26 × 12,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,983.16x = 781,092,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,092,610.26/41,983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.90

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