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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,095.32, 61,649.28 and 17,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,095.32, 61,649.28 and 17,403 is: 26,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,095.32 : 61,649.28 = 17,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,095.32/61,649.28 = 17,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,095.32x = 61,649.28 × 17,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,095.32x = 1,072,882,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,882,419.84/41,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.17

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