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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,312.29, 61,992.39 and 17,618.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,312.29, 61,992.39 and 17,618.57 is: 26,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,312.29 : 61,992.39 = 17,618.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,312.29/61,992.39 = 17,618.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,312.29x = 61,992.39 × 17,618.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,312.29x = 1,092,217,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,217,262.68/41,312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,438.07

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