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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029.05, 61,553.96 and 11,446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029.05, 61,553.96 and 11,446.88 is: 17,173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029.05 : 61,553.96 = 11,446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029.05/61,553.96 = 11,446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029.05x = 61,553.96 × 11,446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029.05x = 704,600,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,600,428.64/41,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,173.21

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