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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,453.27, 62,179.65 and 11,871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,453.27, 62,179.65 and 11,871.16 is: 17,806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,453.27 : 62,179.65 = 11,871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,453.27/62,179.65 = 11,871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,453.27x = 62,179.65 × 11,871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,453.27x = 738,144,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,144,418.44/41,453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.66

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