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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,309.99, 61,967.34 and 11,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,309.99, 61,967.34 and 11,725.50 is: 17,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,309.99 : 61,967.34 = 11,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,309.99/61,967.34 = 11,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,309.99x = 61,967.34 × 11,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,309.99x = 726,598,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,598,045.17/41,309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.92

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