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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,465.49, 62,208.96 and 11,885.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,465.49, 62,208.96 and 11,885.49 is: 17,831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,465.49 : 62,208.96 = 11,885.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,465.49/62,208.96 = 11,885.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,465.49x = 62,208.96 × 11,885.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,465.49x = 739,383,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,383,971.99/41,465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,831.31

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