Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,537, 62,305.50 and 12,353
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,537, 62,305.50 and 12,353 is: 18,529.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,537 : 62,305.50 = 12,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,537/62,305.50 = 12,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,537x = 62,305.50 × 12,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,537x = 769,659,841.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,659,841.50/41,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,529.50
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