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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,164.72, 61,758.88 and 17,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,164.72, 61,758.88 and 17,460.06 is: 26,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,164.72 : 61,758.88 = 17,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,164.72/61,758.88 = 17,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,164.72x = 61,758.88 × 17,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,164.72x = 1,078,313,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,313,750.33/41,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.09

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