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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.67, 61,901.82 and 11,686.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.67, 61,901.82 and 11,686.43 is: 17,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.67 : 61,901.82 = 11,686.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.67/61,901.82 = 11,686.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.67x = 61,901.82 × 11,686.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.67x = 723,411,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,411,441.06/41,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,529.31

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