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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,296.08, 61,944.12 and 17,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,296.08, 61,944.12 and 17,922 is: 26,883

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,296.08 : 61,944.12 = 17,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,296.08/61,944.12 = 17,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,296.08x = 61,944.12 × 17,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,296.08x = 1,110,162,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,162,518.64/41,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,883

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