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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,512.29, 62,261.73 and 11,923.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,512.29, 62,261.73 and 11,923.41 is: 17,883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,512.29 : 62,261.73 = 11,923.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,512.29/62,261.73 = 11,923.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,512.29x = 62,261.73 × 11,923.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,512.29x = 742,372,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,372,134.10/41,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,883.19

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