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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,209.83, 61,817.82 and 17,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,209.83, 61,817.82 and 17,514.73 is: 26,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,209.83 : 61,817.82 = 17,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,209.83/61,817.82 = 17,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,209.83x = 61,817.82 × 17,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,209.83x = 1,082,722,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,722,438.08/41,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.40

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