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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.76, 61,736.94 and 11,573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.76, 61,736.94 and 11,573.57 is: 17,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.76 : 61,736.94 = 11,573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.76/61,736.94 = 11,573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.76x = 61,736.94 × 11,573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.76x = 714,516,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,516,487.99/41,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.32

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