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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,026.93, 61,540.88 and 11,442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,026.93, 61,540.88 and 11,442.96 is: 17,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,026.93 : 61,540.88 = 11,442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,026.93/61,540.88 = 11,442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,026.93x = 61,540.88 × 11,442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,026.93x = 704,209,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,209,828.20/41,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,164.58

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