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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,338.72, 62,006.70 and 17,965.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,338.72, 62,006.70 and 17,965.18 is: 26,947.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,338.72 : 62,006.70 = 17,965.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,338.72/62,006.70 = 17,965.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,338.72x = 62,006.70 × 17,965.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,338.72x = 1,113,961,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,961,216.67/41,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,947.17

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