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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.56, 61,557.71 and 11,449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.56, 61,557.71 and 11,449.38 is: 17,176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.56 : 61,557.71 = 11,449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.56/61,557.71 = 11,449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.56x = 61,557.71 × 11,449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.56x = 704,797,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,797,613.72/41,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,176.96

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