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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,278.70, 61,902.33 and 17,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,278.70, 61,902.33 and 17,571.28 is: 26,350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,278.70 : 61,902.33 = 17,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,278.70/61,902.33 = 17,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,278.70x = 61,902.33 × 17,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,278.70x = 1,087,703,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,703,068.50/41,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,350.23

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