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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,011.59, 61,515.54 and 11,428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,011.59, 61,515.54 and 11,428.77 is: 17,142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,011.59 : 61,515.54 = 11,428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,011.59/61,515.54 = 11,428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,011.59x = 61,515.54 × 11,428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,011.59x = 703,046,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,046,958.09/41,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,142.64

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