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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,059.08, 61,588.72 and 11,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,059.08, 61,588.72 and 11,476.86 is: 17,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,059.08 : 61,588.72 = 11,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,059.08/61,588.72 = 11,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,059.08x = 61,588.72 × 11,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,059.08x = 706,845,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,845,117.02/41,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.32

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