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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,592.69, 62,370.51 and 12,003.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,592.69, 62,370.51 and 12,003.49 is: 17,999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,592.69 : 62,370.51 = 12,003.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,592.69/62,370.51 = 12,003.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,592.69x = 62,370.51 × 12,003.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,592.69x = 748,663,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,663,826.03/41,592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.89

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