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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,048.72, 61,568.86 and 11,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,048.72, 61,568.86 and 11,061.71 is: 16,591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,048.72 : 61,568.86 = 11,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,048.72/61,568.86 = 11,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,048.72x = 61,568.86 × 11,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,048.72x = 681,057,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,057,136.80/41,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,591.43

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