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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,517.59, 62,264.86 and 11,524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,517.59, 62,264.86 and 11,524.94 is: 17,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,517.59 : 62,264.86 = 11,524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,517.59/62,264.86 = 11,524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,517.59x = 62,264.86 × 11,524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,517.59x = 717,598,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,598,435.47/41,517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.20

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