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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,310.23, 61,967.70 and 11,725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,310.23, 61,967.70 and 11,725.74 is: 17,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,310.23 : 61,967.70 = 11,725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,310.23/61,967.70 = 11,725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,310.23x = 61,967.70 × 11,725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,310.23x = 726,617,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,617,138.60/41,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.28

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