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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,335.41, 61,993.80 and 11,752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,335.41, 61,993.80 and 11,752.59 is: 17,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,335.41 : 61,993.80 = 11,752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,335.41/61,993.80 = 11,752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,335.41x = 61,993.80 × 11,752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,335.41x = 728,587,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,587,713.94/41,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.24

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