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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,366.85, 62,059.99 and 11,785.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,366.85, 62,059.99 and 11,785.11 is: 17,680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,366.85 : 62,059.99 = 11,785.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,366.85/62,059.99 = 11,785.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,366.85x = 62,059.99 × 11,785.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,366.85x = 731,383,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,383,808.75/41,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,680.43

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