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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,152.68, 61,724.34 and 11,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,152.68, 61,724.34 and 11,571.72 is: 17,356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,152.68 : 61,724.34 = 11,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,152.68/61,724.34 = 11,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,152.68x = 61,724.34 × 11,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,152.68x = 714,256,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,256,779.66/41,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,356.26

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