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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,302.74, 61,956.45 and 11,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,302.74, 61,956.45 and 11,718.24 is: 17,578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,302.74 : 61,956.45 = 11,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,302.74/61,956.45 = 11,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,302.74x = 61,956.45 × 11,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,302.74x = 726,020,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,020,550.65/41,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,578.02

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