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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,447.67, 62,153.24 and 11,858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,447.67, 62,153.24 and 11,858.79 is: 17,782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,447.67 : 62,153.24 = 11,858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,447.67/62,153.24 = 11,858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,447.67x = 62,153.24 × 11,858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,447.67x = 737,062,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,062,161.69/41,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.96

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