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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,353, 62,029.54 and 12,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,353, 62,029.54 and 12,169 is: 18,253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,353 : 62,029.54 = 12,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,353/62,029.54 = 12,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,353x = 62,029.54 × 12,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,353x = 754,837,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,837,472.26/41,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.51

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