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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,289.83, 61,934.73 and 11,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,289.83, 61,934.73 and 11,707.92 is: 17,561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,289.83 : 61,934.73 = 11,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,289.83/61,934.73 = 11,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,289.83x = 61,934.73 × 11,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,289.83x = 725,126,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,126,864.06/41,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,561.88

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