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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.33, 62,932.86 and 12,373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.33, 62,932.86 and 12,373.41 is: 18,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.33 : 62,932.86 = 12,373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.33/62,932.86 = 12,373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.33x = 62,932.86 × 12,373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.33x = 778,694,079.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,694,079.25/41,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.08

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