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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,322.56, 61,972.80 and 17,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,322.56, 61,972.80 and 17,943.68 is: 26,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,322.56 : 61,972.80 = 17,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,322.56/61,972.80 = 17,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,322.56x = 61,972.80 × 17,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,322.56x = 1,112,020,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,020,091.90/41,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,910.73

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