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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,521.59, 62,285.42 and 11,939.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,521.59, 62,285.42 and 11,939.68 is: 17,910.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,521.59 : 62,285.42 = 11,939.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,521.59/62,285.42 = 11,939.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,521.59x = 62,285.42 × 11,939.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,521.59x = 743,667,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,667,983.47/41,521.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,910.39

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