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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,311.29, 61,990.89 and 17,617.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,311.29, 61,990.89 and 17,617.57 is: 26,436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,311.29 : 61,990.89 = 17,617.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,311.29/61,990.89 = 17,617.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,311.29x = 61,990.89 × 17,617.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,311.29x = 1,092,128,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,128,843.94/41,311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.57

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