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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,011.98, 61,517.99 and 11,430.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,011.98, 61,517.99 and 11,430.58 is: 17,145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,011.98 : 61,517.99 = 11,430.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,011.98/61,517.99 = 11,430.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,011.98x = 61,517.99 × 11,430.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,011.98x = 703,186,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,186,306.13/41,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,145.88

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