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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,228.73, 61,835.99 and 11,639.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,228.73, 61,835.99 and 11,639.66 is: 17,457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,228.73 : 61,835.99 = 11,639.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,228.73/61,835.99 = 11,639.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,228.73x = 61,835.99 × 11,639.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,228.73x = 719,749,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,749,531.99/41,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,457.48

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