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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,370.47, 62,056.34 and 11,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,370.47, 62,056.34 and 11,789 is: 17,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,370.47 : 62,056.34 = 11,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,370.47/62,056.34 = 11,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,370.47x = 62,056.34 × 11,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,370.47x = 731,582,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,582,192.26/41,370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,683.68

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