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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.06, 61,556.96 and 11,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.06, 61,556.96 and 11,448.88 is: 17,176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.06 : 61,556.96 = 11,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.06/61,556.96 = 11,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.06x = 61,556.96 × 11,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.06x = 704,758,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,758,248.20/41,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,176.21

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