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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,421.76, 62,133.76 and 11,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,421.76, 62,133.76 and 11,842.24 is: 17,763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,421.76 : 62,133.76 = 11,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,421.76/62,133.76 = 11,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,421.76x = 62,133.76 × 11,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,421.76x = 735,802,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,802,898.02/41,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,763.68

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