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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332.98, 62,007.45 and 17,640.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332.98, 62,007.45 and 17,640.18 is: 26,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332.98 : 62,007.45 = 17,640.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332.98/62,007.45 = 17,640.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332.98x = 62,007.45 × 17,640.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332.98x = 1,093,822,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,822,579.34/41,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,463.68

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