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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,568.78, 62,344.26 and 11,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,568.78, 62,344.26 and 11,981.10 is: 17,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,568.78 : 62,344.26 = 11,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,568.78/62,344.26 = 11,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,568.78x = 62,344.26 × 11,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,568.78x = 746,952,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,952,813.49/41,568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,969.08

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