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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,309.73, 61,964.53 and 11,727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,309.73, 61,964.53 and 11,727.86 is: 17,591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,309.73 : 61,964.53 = 11,727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,309.73/61,964.53 = 11,727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,309.73x = 61,964.53 × 11,727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,309.73x = 726,710,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,710,993.66/41,309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.76

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