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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.28, 61,926.34 and 11,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.28, 61,926.34 and 11,695.38 is: 17,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.28 : 61,926.34 = 11,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.28/61,926.34 = 11,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.28x = 61,926.34 × 11,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.28x = 724,252,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,252,078.31/41,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.02

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