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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.08, 61,926.12 and 17,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.08, 61,926.12 and 17,910 is: 26,865

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.08 : 61,926.12 = 17,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.08/61,926.12 = 17,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.08x = 61,926.12 × 17,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.08x = 1,109,096,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,096,809.20/41,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,865

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