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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,162.77, 60,221.88 and 17,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,162.77, 60,221.88 and 17,997.39 is: 26,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,162.77 : 60,221.88 = 17,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,162.77/60,221.88 = 17,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,162.77x = 60,221.88 × 17,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,162.77x = 1,083,836,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,836,660.89/40,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,986.10

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