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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,294, 61,943.34 and 11,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,294, 61,943.34 and 11,709.50 is: 17,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,294 : 61,943.34 = 11,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,294/61,943.34 = 11,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,294x = 61,943.34 × 11,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,294x = 725,325,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,325,539.73/41,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,564.91

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