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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,157.89, 61,729.64 and 11,568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,157.89, 61,729.64 and 11,568.68 is: 17,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,157.89 : 61,729.64 = 11,568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,157.89/61,729.64 = 11,568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,157.89x = 61,729.64 × 11,568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,157.89x = 714,130,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,130,085.18/41,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.99

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