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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,028.86, 61,553.68 and 11,446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,028.86, 61,553.68 and 11,446.69 is: 17,172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,028.86 : 61,553.68 = 11,446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,028.86/61,553.68 = 11,446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,028.86x = 61,553.68 × 11,446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,028.86x = 704,585,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,585,573.94/41,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,172.92

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