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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,271.47, 61,859.30 and 17,571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,271.47, 61,859.30 and 17,571.53 is: 26,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,271.47 : 61,859.30 = 17,571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,271.47/61,859.30 = 17,571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,271.47x = 61,859.30 × 17,571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,271.47x = 1,086,962,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,962,612.52/41,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.90

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