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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,293.23, 61,942.19 and 11,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,293.23, 61,942.19 and 11,708.72 is: 17,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,293.23 : 61,942.19 = 11,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,293.23/61,942.19 = 11,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,293.23x = 61,942.19 × 11,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,293.23x = 725,263,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,263,622.93/41,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,563.74

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