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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,590.94, 62,367.87 and 12,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,590.94, 62,367.87 and 12,001.75 is: 17,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,590.94 : 62,367.87 = 12,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,590.94/62,367.87 = 12,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,590.94x = 62,367.87 × 12,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,590.94x = 748,523,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,523,583.77/41,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.27

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