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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,154.61, 61,722.33 and 11,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,154.61, 61,722.33 and 11,575.30 is: 17,360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,154.61 : 61,722.33 = 11,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,154.61/61,722.33 = 11,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,154.61x = 61,722.33 × 11,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,154.61x = 714,454,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,454,486.45/41,154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.25

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