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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,146.58, 61,731.72 and 17,464.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,146.58, 61,731.72 and 17,464.11 is: 26,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,146.58 : 61,731.72 = 17,464.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,146.58/61,731.72 = 17,464.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,146.58x = 61,731.72 × 17,464.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,146.58x = 1,078,089,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,089,317.08/41,146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,201.19

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