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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,288.62, 61,932.68 and 11,706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,288.62, 61,932.68 and 11,706.46 is: 17,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,288.62 : 61,932.68 = 11,706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,288.62/61,932.68 = 11,706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,288.62x = 61,932.68 × 11,706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,288.62x = 725,012,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,012,441.11/41,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.62

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