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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,168.28, 61,747.60 and 17,479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,168.28, 61,747.60 and 17,479.36 is: 26,216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,168.28 : 61,747.60 = 17,479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,168.28/61,747.60 = 17,479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,168.28x = 61,747.60 × 17,479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,168.28x = 1,079,308,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,308,529.54/41,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.99

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