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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,010.59, 61,515.92 and 11,429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,010.59, 61,515.92 and 11,429.21 is: 17,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,010.59 : 61,515.92 = 11,429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,010.59/61,515.92 = 11,429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,010.59x = 61,515.92 × 11,429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,010.59x = 703,078,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,078,464.67/41,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,143.83

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