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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,307.78, 61,926.83 and 17,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,307.78, 61,926.83 and 17,916.60 is: 26,859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,307.78 : 61,926.83 = 17,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,307.78/61,926.83 = 17,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,307.78x = 61,926.83 × 17,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,307.78x = 1,109,518,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,518,242.38/41,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,859.79

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