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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,571.87, 62,348.67 and 11,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,571.87, 62,348.67 and 11,983.28 is: 17,972.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,571.87 : 62,348.67 = 11,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,571.87/62,348.67 = 11,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,571.87x = 62,348.67 × 11,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,571.87x = 747,141,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,141,258.49/41,571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,972.28

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