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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,285.08, 61,927.62 and 17,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,285.08, 61,927.62 and 17,911 is: 26,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,285.08 : 61,927.62 = 17,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,285.08/61,927.62 = 17,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,285.08x = 61,927.62 × 17,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,285.08x = 1,109,185,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,185,601.82/41,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.50

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