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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,295.08, 61,942.62 and 17,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,295.08, 61,942.62 and 17,921 is: 26,881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,295.08 : 61,942.62 = 17,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,295.08/61,942.62 = 17,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,295.08x = 61,942.62 × 17,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,295.08x = 1,110,073,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,073,693.02/41,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,881.50

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