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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256.38, 61,886.95 and 11,671.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256.38, 61,886.95 and 11,671.74 is: 17,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256.38 : 61,886.95 = 11,671.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256.38/61,886.95 = 11,671.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256.38x = 61,886.95 × 11,671.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256.38x = 722,328,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,328,360.61/41,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,508.28

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