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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,211, 61,810.97 and 11,631.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,211, 61,810.97 and 11,631.21 is: 17,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,211 : 61,810.97 = 11,631.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,211/61,810.97 = 11,631.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,211x = 61,810.97 × 11,631.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,211x = 718,936,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,936,314.22/41,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,445.25

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