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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.36, 62,922.96 and 12,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.36, 62,922.96 and 12,365.20 is: 18,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.36 : 62,922.96 = 12,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.36/62,922.96 = 12,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.36x = 62,922.96 × 12,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.36x = 778,054,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,054,984.99/41,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.83

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