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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,033.59, 61,539.45 and 11,446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,033.59, 61,539.45 and 11,446.21 is: 17,166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,033.59 : 61,539.45 = 11,446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,033.59/61,539.45 = 11,446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,033.59x = 61,539.45 × 11,446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,033.59x = 704,393,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,393,501.99/41,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,166.27

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