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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,590.62, 62,379.09 and 12,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,590.62, 62,379.09 and 12,002.04 is: 18,001.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,590.62 : 62,379.09 = 12,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,590.62/62,379.09 = 12,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,590.62x = 62,379.09 × 12,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,590.62x = 748,676,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,676,333.34/41,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.09

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