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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,994.69, 62,970.39 and 12,408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,994.69, 62,970.39 and 12,408.68 is: 18,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,994.69 : 62,970.39 = 12,408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,994.69/62,970.39 = 12,408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,994.69x = 62,970.39 × 12,408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,994.69x = 781,379,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,379,104.13/41,994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.62

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