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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,228.52, 61,837.74 and 17,545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,228.52, 61,837.74 and 17,545.61 is: 26,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,228.52 : 61,837.74 = 17,545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,228.52/61,837.74 = 17,545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,228.52x = 61,837.74 × 17,545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,228.52x = 1,084,980,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,980,560.13/41,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,316.26

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