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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,047.38, 61,581.51 and 11,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,047.38, 61,581.51 and 11,465.28 is: 17,200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,047.38 : 61,581.51 = 11,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,047.38/61,581.51 = 11,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,047.38x = 61,581.51 × 11,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,047.38x = 706,049,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,049,254.97/41,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,200.84

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