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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,275.87, 61,878.22 and 17,561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,275.87, 61,878.22 and 17,561.70 is: 26,327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,275.87 : 61,878.22 = 17,561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,275.87/61,878.22 = 17,561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,275.87x = 61,878.22 × 17,561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,275.87x = 1,086,686,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,686,736.17/41,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.41

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