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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,306.78, 61,925.33 and 17,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,306.78, 61,925.33 and 17,915.60 is: 26,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,306.78 : 61,925.33 = 17,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,306.78/61,925.33 = 17,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,306.78x = 61,925.33 × 17,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,306.78x = 1,109,429,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,429,442.15/41,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.29

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