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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,114.97, 61,661.65 and 17,736.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,114.97, 61,661.65 and 17,736.21 is: 26,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,114.97 : 61,661.65 = 17,736.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,114.97/61,661.65 = 17,736.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,114.97x = 61,661.65 × 17,736.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,114.97x = 1,093,643,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,643,973.35/41,114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,599.65

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