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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,309.98, 61,964.85 and 11,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,309.98, 61,964.85 and 11,727.84 is: 17,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,309.98 : 61,964.85 = 11,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,309.98/61,964.85 = 11,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,309.98x = 61,964.85 × 11,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,309.98x = 726,713,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,713,708.25/41,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.72

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