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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,465.52, 62,185.52 and 11,875.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,465.52, 62,185.52 and 11,875.41 is: 17,809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,465.52 : 62,185.52 = 11,875.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,465.52/62,185.52 = 11,875.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,465.52x = 62,185.52 × 11,875.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,465.52x = 738,478,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,478,575.75/41,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.46

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