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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.44, 61,743.97 and 11,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.44, 61,743.97 and 11,583.28 is: 17,375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.44 : 61,743.97 = 11,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.44/61,743.97 = 11,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.44x = 61,743.97 × 11,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.44x = 715,197,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,197,692.82/41,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.01

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