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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,298.56, 61,935.66 and 11,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,298.56, 61,935.66 and 11,718.98 is: 17,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,298.56 : 61,935.66 = 11,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,298.56/61,935.66 = 11,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,298.56x = 61,935.66 × 11,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,298.56x = 725,822,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,822,760.83/41,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,575.01

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