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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,592.92, 62,377.07 and 12,011.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,592.92, 62,377.07 and 12,011.01 is: 18,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,592.92 : 62,377.07 = 12,011.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,592.92/62,377.07 = 12,011.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,592.92x = 62,377.07 × 12,011.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,592.92x = 749,211,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,211,299.66/41,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.95

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