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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.62, 61,732.27 and 11,570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.62, 61,732.27 and 11,570.43 is: 17,353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.62 : 61,732.27 = 11,570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.62/61,732.27 = 11,570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.62x = 61,732.27 × 11,570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.62x = 714,268,908.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,268,908.78/41,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,353.63

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