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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,049.44, 61,587.12 and 17,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,049.44, 61,587.12 and 17,686.88 is: 26,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,049.44 : 61,587.12 = 17,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,049.44/61,587.12 = 17,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,049.44x = 61,587.12 × 17,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,049.44x = 1,089,284,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,284,000.99/41,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.90

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