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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.68, 61,746.72 and 17,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.68, 61,746.72 and 17,773.60 is: 26,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.68 : 61,746.72 = 17,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.68/61,746.72 = 17,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.68x = 61,746.72 × 17,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.68x = 1,097,461,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,461,502.59/41,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,671.29

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