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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,310.29, 61,989.39 and 17,616.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,310.29, 61,989.39 and 17,616.57 is: 26,435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,310.29 : 61,989.39 = 17,616.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,310.29/61,989.39 = 17,616.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,310.29x = 61,989.39 × 17,616.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,310.29x = 1,092,040,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,040,428.19/41,310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.07

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