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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,272.83, 61,909.25 and 17,898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,272.83, 61,909.25 and 17,898.75 is: 26,848.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,272.83 : 61,909.25 = 17,898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,272.83/61,909.25 = 17,898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,272.83x = 61,909.25 × 17,898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,272.83x = 1,108,098,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,098,098.94/41,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,848.13

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