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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,288.08, 61,932.12 and 17,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,288.08, 61,932.12 and 17,914 is: 26,871

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,288.08 : 61,932.12 = 17,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,288.08/61,932.12 = 17,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,288.08x = 61,932.12 × 17,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,288.08x = 1,109,451,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,451,997.68/41,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,871

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