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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,158.68, 61,729.70 and 11,577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,158.68, 61,729.70 and 11,577.88 is: 17,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,158.68 : 61,729.70 = 11,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,158.68/61,729.70 = 11,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,158.68x = 61,729.70 × 11,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,158.68x = 714,699,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,699,059.04/41,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.48

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