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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,452.65, 62,188.52 and 11,870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,452.65, 62,188.52 and 11,870.73 is: 17,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,452.65 : 62,188.52 = 11,870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,452.65/62,188.52 = 11,870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,452.65x = 62,188.52 × 11,870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,452.65x = 738,223,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,223,070.67/41,452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,808.83

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