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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,424.52, 62,109.98 and 17,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,424.52, 62,109.98 and 17,747.56 is: 26,609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,424.52 : 62,109.98 = 17,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,424.52/62,109.98 = 17,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,424.52x = 62,109.98 × 17,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,424.52x = 1,102,300,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,300,596.65/41,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.86

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