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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.75, 25,549.07 and 4,719.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.75, 25,549.07 and 4,719.75 is: 7,080.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.75 : 25,549.07 = 4,719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.75/25,549.07 = 4,719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.75x = 25,549.07 × 4,719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.75x = 120,585,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,585,199.53/17,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.02

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