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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,297.55, 61,934.16 and 11,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,297.55, 61,934.16 and 11,717.97 is: 17,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,297.55 : 61,934.16 = 11,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,297.55/61,934.16 = 11,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,297.55x = 61,934.16 × 11,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,297.55x = 725,742,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,742,628.86/41,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.50

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