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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,004.12, 61,509.96 and 17,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,004.12, 61,509.96 and 17,625.18 is: 26,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,004.12 : 61,509.96 = 17,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,004.12/61,509.96 = 17,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,004.12x = 61,509.96 × 17,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,004.12x = 1,084,124,116.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,124,116.79/41,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,439.39

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