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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,171.73, 60,233.29 and 17,980.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,171.73, 60,233.29 and 17,980.97 is: 26,960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,171.73 : 60,233.29 = 17,980.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,171.73/60,233.29 = 17,980.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,171.73x = 60,233.29 × 17,980.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,171.73x = 1,083,052,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,052,634.37/40,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,960.57

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