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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,363.95, 62,046.94 and 11,782.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,363.95, 62,046.94 and 11,782.05 is: 17,673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,363.95 : 62,046.94 = 11,782.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,363.95/62,046.94 = 11,782.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,363.95x = 62,046.94 × 11,782.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,363.95x = 731,040,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,040,149.43/41,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,673.36

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