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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,212, 61,812.46 and 11,632.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,212, 61,812.46 and 11,632.21 is: 17,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,212 : 61,812.46 = 11,632.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,212/61,812.46 = 11,632.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,212x = 61,812.46 × 11,632.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,212x = 719,015,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,015,515.34/41,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,446.75

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