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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316.62, 61,963.86 and 17,937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316.62, 61,963.86 and 17,937.50 is: 26,901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316.62 : 61,963.86 = 17,937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316.62/61,963.86 = 17,937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316.62x = 61,963.86 × 17,937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316.62x = 1,111,476,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,476,738.75/41,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,901.44

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