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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,114.72, 61,661.28 and 17,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,114.72, 61,661.28 and 17,735.96 is: 26,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,114.72 : 61,661.28 = 17,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,114.72/61,661.28 = 17,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,114.72x = 61,661.28 × 17,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,114.72x = 1,093,622,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,622,149.78/41,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,599.28

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