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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,152.91, 61,729.37 and 11,570.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,152.91, 61,729.37 and 11,570.75 is: 17,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,152.91 : 61,729.37 = 11,570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,152.91/61,729.37 = 11,570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,152.91x = 61,729.37 × 11,570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,152.91x = 714,255,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,255,107.93/41,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,356.13

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