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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.55, 62,974.82 and 12,393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.55, 62,974.82 and 12,393.36 is: 18,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.55 : 62,974.82 = 12,393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.55/62,974.82 = 12,393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.55x = 62,974.82 × 12,393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.55x = 780,469,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,469,646.18/41,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.43

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