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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316.12, 61,963.11 and 17,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316.12, 61,963.11 and 17,937 is: 26,900.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316.12 : 61,963.11 = 17,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316.12/61,963.11 = 17,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316.12x = 61,963.11 × 17,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316.12x = 1,111,432,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,432,304.07/41,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,900.69

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