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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,049.63, 61,548.51 and 17,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,049.63, 61,548.51 and 17,344.86 is: 26,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,049.63 : 61,548.51 = 17,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,049.63/61,548.51 = 17,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,049.63x = 61,548.51 × 17,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,049.63x = 1,067,550,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,550,289.16/41,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.33

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