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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251.24, 61,876.82 and 11,665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251.24, 61,876.82 and 11,665.16 is: 17,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251.24 : 61,876.82 = 11,665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251.24/61,876.82 = 11,665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251.24x = 61,876.82 × 11,665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251.24x = 721,803,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,803,005.59/41,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,497.73

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