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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,293.20, 61,939.96 and 11,710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,293.20, 61,939.96 and 11,710.16 is: 17,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,293.20 : 61,939.96 = 11,710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,293.20/61,939.96 = 11,710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,293.20x = 61,939.96 × 11,710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,293.20x = 725,326,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,326,841.99/41,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.29

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