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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,973.78, 62,967.51 and 12,394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,973.78, 62,967.51 and 12,394.61 is: 18,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,973.78 : 62,967.51 = 12,394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,973.78/62,967.51 = 12,394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,973.78x = 62,967.51 × 12,394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,973.78x = 780,457,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,457,650.41/41,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.93

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