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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,340.49, 62,009.35 and 17,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,340.49, 62,009.35 and 17,966.93 is: 26,949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,340.49 : 62,009.35 = 17,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,340.49/62,009.35 = 17,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,340.49x = 62,009.35 × 17,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,340.49x = 1,114,117,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,117,295.83/41,340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.79

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