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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,010.61, 61,540.14 and 17,316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,010.61, 61,540.14 and 17,316.62 is: 25,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,010.61 : 61,540.14 = 17,316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,010.61/61,540.14 = 17,316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,010.61x = 61,540.14 × 17,316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,010.61x = 1,065,667,219.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,667,219.13/41,010.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.16

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