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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,158.62, 61,730.78 and 11,569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,158.62, 61,730.78 and 11,569.43 is: 17,352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,158.62 : 61,730.78 = 11,569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,158.62/61,730.78 = 11,569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,158.62x = 61,730.78 × 11,569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,158.62x = 714,190,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,190,034.54/41,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,352.14

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