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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,588.19, 62,363.76 and 11,998.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,588.19, 62,363.76 and 11,998.99 is: 17,993.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,588.19 : 62,363.76 = 11,998.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,588.19/62,363.76 = 11,998.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,588.19x = 62,363.76 × 11,998.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,588.19x = 748,302,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,302,165.56/41,588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.14

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