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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,113.97, 61,660.16 and 17,735.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,113.97, 61,660.16 and 17,735.21 is: 26,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,113.97 : 61,660.16 = 17,735.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,113.97/61,660.16 = 17,735.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,113.97x = 61,660.16 × 17,735.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,113.97x = 1,093,555,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,555,951.71/41,113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.16

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