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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,577.09, 62,323.61 and 17,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,577.09, 62,323.61 and 17,900.08 is: 26,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,577.09 : 62,323.61 = 17,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,577.09/62,323.61 = 17,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,577.09x = 62,323.61 × 17,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,577.09x = 1,115,597,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,597,604.89/41,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,832.03

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