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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,009.61, 61,538.64 and 17,315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,009.61, 61,538.64 and 17,315.62 is: 25,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,009.61 : 61,538.64 = 17,315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,009.61/61,538.64 = 17,315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,009.61x = 61,538.64 × 17,315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,009.61x = 1,065,579,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,579,957.68/41,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.66

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