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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,004.72, 61,473.96 and 17,296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,004.72, 61,473.96 and 17,296.97 is: 25,931.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,004.72 : 61,473.96 = 17,296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,004.72/61,473.96 = 17,296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,004.72x = 61,473.96 × 17,296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,004.72x = 1,063,312,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,312,934.53/41,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.48

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