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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.80, 62,912.03 and 12,369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.80, 62,912.03 and 12,369.87 is: 18,548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.80 : 62,912.03 = 12,369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.80/62,912.03 = 12,369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.80x = 62,912.03 × 12,369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.80x = 778,213,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,213,570.69/41,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.42

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