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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,117.32, 61,682.42 and 17,424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,117.32, 61,682.42 and 17,424.91 is: 26,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,117.32 : 61,682.42 = 17,424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,117.32/61,682.42 = 17,424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,117.32x = 61,682.42 × 17,424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,117.32x = 1,074,810,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,810,617.08/41,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.09

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