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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,028.73, 61,553.48 and 11,446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,028.73, 61,553.48 and 11,446.55 is: 17,172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,028.73 : 61,553.48 = 11,446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,028.73/61,553.48 = 11,446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,028.73x = 61,553.48 × 11,446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,028.73x = 704,574,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,574,702.89/41,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,172.71

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