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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,322.76, 61,982.77 and 17,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,322.76, 61,982.77 and 17,949.20 is: 26,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,322.76 : 61,982.77 = 17,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,322.76/61,982.77 = 17,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,322.76x = 61,982.77 × 17,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,322.76x = 1,112,540,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,540,814.15/41,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,923.20

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