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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,205.68, 61,819.32 and 17,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,205.68, 61,819.32 and 17,826.64 is: 26,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,205.68 : 61,819.32 = 17,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,205.68/61,819.32 = 17,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,205.68x = 61,819.32 × 17,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,205.68x = 1,102,030,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,030,762.68/41,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.63

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