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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.83, 61,902.88 and 11,687.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.83, 61,902.88 and 11,687.01 is: 17,531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.83 : 61,902.88 = 11,687.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.83/61,902.88 = 11,687.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.83x = 61,902.88 × 11,687.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.83x = 723,459,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,459,577.59/41,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,531.26

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