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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,361.03, 62,030.61 and 17,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,361.03, 62,030.61 and 17,982 is: 26,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,361.03 : 62,030.61 = 17,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,361.03/62,030.61 = 17,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,361.03x = 62,030.61 × 17,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,361.03x = 1,115,434,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,434,429.02/41,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,968.25

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