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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,301.69, 61,954.89 and 11,717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,301.69, 61,954.89 and 11,717.19 is: 17,576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,301.69 : 61,954.89 = 11,717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,301.69/61,954.89 = 11,717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,301.69x = 61,954.89 × 11,717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,301.69x = 725,937,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,937,217.56/41,301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,576.45

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