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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,910.54, 62,863.92 and 12,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,910.54, 62,863.92 and 12,329.34 is: 18,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,910.54 : 62,863.92 = 12,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,910.54/62,863.92 = 12,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,910.54x = 62,863.92 × 12,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,910.54x = 775,070,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,070,643.41/41,910.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.45

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