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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332.11, 61,996.78 and 17,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332.11, 61,996.78 and 17,958.54 is: 26,937.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332.11 : 61,996.78 = 17,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332.11/61,996.78 = 17,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332.11x = 61,996.78 × 17,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332.11x = 1,113,371,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,371,653.50/41,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,937.21

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