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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,314.46, 61,946.52 and 17,608.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,314.46, 61,946.52 and 17,608.74 is: 26,402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,314.46 : 61,946.52 = 17,608.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,314.46/61,946.52 = 17,608.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,314.46x = 61,946.52 × 17,608.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,314.46x = 1,090,800,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,800,313.75/41,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.39

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