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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,451.95, 62,182.49 and 11,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,451.95, 62,182.49 and 11,874.60 is: 17,813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,451.95 : 62,182.49 = 11,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,451.95/62,182.49 = 11,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,451.95x = 62,182.49 × 11,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,451.95x = 738,392,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,392,136.38/41,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,813.21

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