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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,313.12, 61,958.61 and 17,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,313.12, 61,958.61 and 17,934 is: 26,896.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,313.12 : 61,958.61 = 17,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,313.12/61,958.61 = 17,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,313.12x = 61,958.61 × 17,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,313.12x = 1,111,165,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,165,711.74/41,313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,896.19

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