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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,151.84, 61,727.78 and 11,569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,151.84, 61,727.78 and 11,569.69 is: 17,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,151.84 : 61,727.78 = 11,569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,151.84/61,727.78 = 11,569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,151.84x = 61,727.78 × 11,569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,151.84x = 714,171,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,171,278.99/41,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.54

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