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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,026.87, 61,550.70 and 11,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,026.87, 61,550.70 and 11,444.70 is: 17,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,026.87 : 61,550.70 = 11,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,026.87/61,550.70 = 11,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,026.87x = 61,550.70 × 11,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,026.87x = 704,429,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,429,296.29/41,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.95

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