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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.95, 61,740.23 and 11,580.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.95, 61,740.23 and 11,580.77 is: 17,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.95 : 61,740.23 = 11,580.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.95/61,740.23 = 11,580.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.95x = 61,740.23 × 11,580.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.95x = 714,999,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,999,499.82/41,159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.24

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