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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,233.39, 61,858.42 and 17,540.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,233.39, 61,858.42 and 17,540.89 is: 26,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,233.39 : 61,858.42 = 17,540.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,233.39/61,858.42 = 17,540.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,233.39x = 61,858.42 × 17,540.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,233.39x = 1,085,051,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,051,542.30/41,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,314.88

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