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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,319.12, 61,967.61 and 17,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,319.12, 61,967.61 and 17,940 is: 26,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,319.12 : 61,967.61 = 17,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,319.12/61,967.61 = 17,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,319.12x = 61,967.61 × 17,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,319.12x = 1,111,698,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,698,923.40/41,319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.19

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