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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,973.37, 62,966.89 and 12,394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,973.37, 62,966.89 and 12,394.19 is: 18,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,973.37 : 62,966.89 = 12,394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,973.37/62,966.89 = 12,394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,973.37x = 62,966.89 × 12,394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,973.37x = 780,423,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,423,536.40/41,973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.30

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