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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.13, 61,738.69 and 17,801.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.13, 61,738.69 and 17,801.97 is: 26,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.13 : 61,738.69 = 17,801.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.13/61,738.69 = 17,801.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.13x = 61,738.69 × 17,801.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.13x = 1,099,070,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,070,307.22/41,159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,702.95

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