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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,034.59, 61,540.95 and 11,447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,034.59, 61,540.95 and 11,447.21 is: 17,167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,034.59 : 61,540.95 = 11,447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,034.59/61,540.95 = 11,447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,034.59x = 61,540.95 × 11,447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,034.59x = 704,472,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,472,178.25/41,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.76

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