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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,293.08, 61,939.62 and 17,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,293.08, 61,939.62 and 17,919 is: 26,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,293.08 : 61,939.62 = 17,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,293.08/61,939.62 = 17,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,293.08x = 61,939.62 × 17,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,293.08x = 1,109,896,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,896,050.78/41,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,878.50

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