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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,220.93, 61,831.22 and 17,524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,220.93, 61,831.22 and 17,524.79 is: 26,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,220.93 : 61,831.22 = 17,524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,220.93/61,831.22 = 17,524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,220.93x = 61,831.22 × 17,524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,220.93x = 1,083,578,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,578,981.03/41,220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.10

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