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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,772.49, 62,662.42 and 11,786.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,772.49, 62,662.42 and 11,786.99 is: 17,681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,772.49 : 62,662.42 = 11,786.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,772.49/62,662.42 = 11,786.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,772.49x = 62,662.42 × 11,786.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,772.49x = 738,601,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,601,004.60/41,772.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,681.52

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