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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,317.62, 61,965.36 and 17,938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,317.62, 61,965.36 and 17,938.50 is: 26,902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,317.62 : 61,965.36 = 17,938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,317.62/61,965.36 = 17,938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,317.62x = 61,965.36 × 17,938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,317.62x = 1,111,565,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,565,610.36/41,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,902.94

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