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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,974.91, 62,969.20 and 12,395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,974.91, 62,969.20 and 12,395.73 is: 18,595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,974.91 : 62,969.20 = 12,395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,974.91/62,969.20 = 12,395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,974.91x = 62,969.20 × 12,395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,974.91x = 780,549,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,549,406.66/41,974.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.62

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