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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,590.04, 62,385.52 and 12,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,590.04, 62,385.52 and 12,008.14 is: 18,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,590.04 : 62,385.52 = 12,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,590.04/62,385.52 = 12,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,590.04x = 62,385.52 × 12,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,590.04x = 749,134,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,134,058.13/41,590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.34

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