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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,262.21, 61,884 and 11,672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,262.21, 61,884 and 11,672.10 is: 17,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,262.21 : 61,884 = 11,672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,262.21/61,884 = 11,672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,262.21x = 61,884 × 11,672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,262.21x = 722,316,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,316,236.40/41,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,505.52

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