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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,161.94, 61,743.22 and 11,582.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,161.94, 61,743.22 and 11,582.78 is: 17,374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,161.94 : 61,743.22 = 11,582.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,161.94/61,743.22 = 11,582.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,161.94x = 61,743.22 × 11,582.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,161.94x = 715,158,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,158,133.75/41,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,374.26

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