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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,186.76, 61,780.14 and 11,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,186.76, 61,780.14 and 11,607.72 is: 17,411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,186.76 : 61,780.14 = 11,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,186.76/61,780.14 = 11,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,186.76x = 61,780.14 × 11,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,186.76x = 717,126,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,126,566.68/41,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,411.58

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