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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,158.82, 61,731.04 and 11,569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,158.82, 61,731.04 and 11,569.63 is: 17,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,158.82 : 61,731.04 = 11,569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,158.82/61,731.04 = 11,569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,158.82x = 61,731.04 × 11,569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,158.82x = 714,205,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,205,109.06/41,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,352.42

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