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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,320.58, 61,973.70 and 11,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,320.58, 61,973.70 and 11,731.50 is: 17,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,320.58 : 61,973.70 = 11,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,320.58/61,973.70 = 11,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,320.58x = 61,973.70 × 11,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,320.58x = 727,044,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,044,461.55/41,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.21

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