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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.56, 61,915.80 and 17,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.56, 61,915.80 and 17,905.52 is: 26,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.56 : 61,915.80 = 17,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.56/61,915.80 = 17,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.56x = 61,915.80 × 17,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.56x = 1,108,634,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,634,595.22/41,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,853.49

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