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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,577.59, 62,324.36 and 17,900.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,577.59, 62,324.36 and 17,900.58 is: 26,832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,577.59 : 62,324.36 = 17,900.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,577.59/62,324.36 = 17,900.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,577.59x = 62,324.36 × 17,900.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,577.59x = 1,115,642,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,642,102.63/41,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,832.78

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