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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,462.28, 62,195.58 and 11,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,462.28, 62,195.58 and 11,877.30 is: 17,816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,462.28 : 62,195.58 = 11,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,462.28/62,195.58 = 11,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,462.28x = 62,195.58 × 11,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,462.28x = 738,715,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,715,562.33/41,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,816.57

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