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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,310.69, 61,965.90 and 11,728.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,310.69, 61,965.90 and 11,728.54 is: 17,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,310.69 : 61,965.90 = 11,728.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,310.69/61,965.90 = 11,728.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,310.69x = 61,965.90 × 11,728.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,310.69x = 726,769,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,769,647.23/41,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.78

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