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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,270.67, 61,904.82 and 11,688.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,270.67, 61,904.82 and 11,688.43 is: 17,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,270.67 : 61,904.82 = 11,688.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,270.67/61,904.82 = 11,688.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,270.67x = 61,904.82 × 11,688.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,270.67x = 723,570,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,570,155.23/41,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.31

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