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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,451.15, 62,186.27 and 11,869.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,451.15, 62,186.27 and 11,869.23 is: 17,806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,451.15 : 62,186.27 = 11,869.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,451.15/62,186.27 = 11,869.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,451.15x = 62,186.27 × 11,869.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,451.15x = 738,103,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,103,082.13/41,451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.58

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