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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,569.83, 62,363.97 and 11,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,569.83, 62,363.97 and 11,985.36 is: 17,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,569.83 : 62,363.97 = 11,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,569.83/62,363.97 = 11,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,569.83x = 62,363.97 × 11,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,569.83x = 747,454,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,454,631.48/41,569.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.70

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