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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,348.76, 62,021.52 and 17,646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,348.76, 62,021.52 and 17,646.60 is: 26,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,348.76 : 62,021.52 = 17,646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,348.76/62,021.52 = 17,646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,348.76x = 62,021.52 × 17,646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,348.76x = 1,094,468,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,468,954.83/41,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.21

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