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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,309.61, 61,964.29 and 11,727.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,309.61, 61,964.29 and 11,727.47 is: 17,591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,309.61 : 61,964.29 = 11,727.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,309.61/61,964.29 = 11,727.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,309.61x = 61,964.29 × 11,727.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,309.61x = 726,683,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,683,983.59/41,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.16

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