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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,994.45, 62,977.10 and 12,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,994.45, 62,977.10 and 12,404.34 is: 18,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,994.45 : 62,977.10 = 12,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,994.45/62,977.10 = 12,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,994.45x = 62,977.10 × 12,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,994.45x = 781,189,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,189,298.59/41,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,602.20

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