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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.62, 61,905.35 and 11,683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.62, 61,905.35 and 11,683.98 is: 17,526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.62 : 61,905.35 = 11,683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.62/61,905.35 = 11,683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.62x = 61,905.35 × 11,683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.62x = 723,300,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,300,900.50/41,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.65

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