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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,033.17, 61,556.32 and 17,340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,033.17, 61,556.32 and 17,340.95 is: 26,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,033.17 : 61,556.32 = 17,340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,033.17/61,556.32 = 17,340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,033.17x = 61,556.32 × 17,340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,033.17x = 1,067,444,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,444,716.17/41,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.19

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