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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,309.57, 61,967.39 and 11,729.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,309.57, 61,967.39 and 11,729.79 is: 17,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,309.57 : 61,967.39 = 11,729.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,309.57/61,967.39 = 11,729.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,309.57x = 61,967.39 × 11,729.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,309.57x = 726,864,471.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,864,471.55/41,309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.55

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