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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,294.23, 61,943.69 and 11,709.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,294.23, 61,943.69 and 11,709.72 is: 17,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,294.23 : 61,943.69 = 11,709.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,294.23/61,943.69 = 11,709.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,294.23x = 61,943.69 × 11,709.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,294.23x = 725,343,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,343,265.67/41,294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.24

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