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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,594.07, 62,381.91 and 12,005.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,594.07, 62,381.91 and 12,005.47 is: 18,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,594.07 : 62,381.91 = 12,005.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,594.07/62,381.91 = 12,005.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,594.07x = 62,381.91 × 12,005.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,594.07x = 748,924,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,924,149.05/41,594.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.55

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