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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,104.98, 61,656.03 and 17,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,104.98, 61,656.03 and 17,406 is: 26,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,104.98 : 61,656.03 = 17,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,104.98/61,656.03 = 17,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,104.98x = 61,656.03 × 17,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,104.98x = 1,073,184,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,184,858.18/41,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.39

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