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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,540.89, 62,304.58 and 11,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,540.89, 62,304.58 and 11,952 is: 17,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,540.89 : 62,304.58 = 11,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,540.89/62,304.58 = 11,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,540.89x = 62,304.58 × 11,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,540.89x = 744,664,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,664,340.16/41,540.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,926.06

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