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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,569.52, 62,363.50 and 11,985.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,569.52, 62,363.50 and 11,985.05 is: 17,980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,569.52 : 62,363.50 = 11,985.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,569.52/62,363.50 = 11,985.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,569.52x = 62,363.50 × 11,985.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,569.52x = 747,429,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,429,665.68/41,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.23

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