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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,022.14, 61,534.55 and 11,437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,022.14, 61,534.55 and 11,437.47 is: 17,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,022.14 : 61,534.55 = 11,437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,022.14/61,534.55 = 11,437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,022.14x = 61,534.55 × 11,437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,022.14x = 703,799,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,799,598.18/41,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,156.58

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