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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,122.91, 61,683.03 and 17,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,122.91, 61,683.03 and 17,424.12 is: 26,135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,122.91 : 61,683.03 = 17,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,122.91/61,683.03 = 17,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,122.91x = 61,683.03 × 17,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,122.91x = 1,074,772,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,772,516.68/41,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,135.62

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