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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.73, 62,923.97 and 11,969.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.73, 62,923.97 and 11,969.39 is: 17,951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.73 : 62,923.97 = 11,969.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.73/62,923.97 = 11,969.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.73x = 62,923.97 × 11,969.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.73x = 753,161,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,161,724.51/41,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.34

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