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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.68, 61,913.28 and 17,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.68, 61,913.28 and 17,888.48 is: 26,843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.68 : 61,913.28 = 17,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.68/61,913.28 = 17,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.68x = 61,913.28 × 17,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.68x = 1,107,534,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,534,471.01/41,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.02

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