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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,297.73, 61,948.94 and 11,713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,297.73, 61,948.94 and 11,713.22 is: 17,570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,297.73 : 61,948.94 = 11,713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,297.73/61,948.94 = 11,713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,297.73x = 61,948.94 × 11,713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,297.73x = 725,621,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,621,426.98/41,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.49

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