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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,225.65, 61,833.43 and 17,542.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,225.65, 61,833.43 and 17,542.71 is: 26,311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,225.65 : 61,833.43 = 17,542.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,225.65/61,833.43 = 17,542.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,225.65x = 61,833.43 × 17,542.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,225.65x = 1,084,725,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,725,930.80/41,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.92

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