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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251.14, 61,871.22 and 11,671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251.14, 61,871.22 and 11,671.56 is: 17,505.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251.14 : 61,871.22 = 11,671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251.14/61,871.22 = 11,671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251.14x = 61,871.22 × 11,671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251.14x = 722,133,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,133,656.50/41,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,505.79

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