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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,011.84, 61,526.34 and 17,319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,011.84, 61,526.34 and 17,319.46 is: 25,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,011.84 : 61,526.34 = 17,319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,011.84/61,526.34 = 17,319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,011.84x = 61,526.34 × 17,319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,011.84x = 1,065,602,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,602,830.76/41,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.81

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