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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,026.68, 61,540.51 and 11,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,026.68, 61,540.51 and 11,442.72 is: 17,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,026.68 : 61,540.51 = 11,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,026.68/61,540.51 = 11,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,026.68x = 61,540.51 × 11,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,026.68x = 704,190,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,190,824.59/41,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,164.22

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