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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,782.16, 62,655.96 and 17,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,782.16, 62,655.96 and 17,756.24 is: 26,627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,782.16 : 62,655.96 = 17,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,782.16/62,655.96 = 17,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,782.16x = 62,655.96 × 17,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,782.16x = 1,112,534,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,534,263.19/41,782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.02

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