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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,287.08, 61,930.62 and 17,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,287.08, 61,930.62 and 17,913 is: 26,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,287.08 : 61,930.62 = 17,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,287.08/61,930.62 = 17,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,287.08x = 61,930.62 × 17,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,287.08x = 1,109,363,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,363,196.06/41,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,869.50

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