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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,392.39, 62,072.93 and 17,698.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,392.39, 62,072.93 and 17,698.95 is: 26,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,392.39 : 62,072.93 = 17,698.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,392.39/62,072.93 = 17,698.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,392.39x = 62,072.93 × 17,698.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,392.39x = 1,098,625,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,625,285.56/41,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.72

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