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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,005.44, 61,507.62 and 11,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,005.44, 61,507.62 and 11,423.43 is: 17,134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,005.44 : 61,507.62 = 11,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,005.44/61,507.62 = 11,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,005.44x = 61,507.62 × 11,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,005.44x = 702,627,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,627,991.54/41,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,134.99

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