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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,359.72, 60,553.20 and 17,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,359.72, 60,553.20 and 17,867.29 is: 26,806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,359.72 : 60,553.20 = 17,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,359.72/60,553.20 = 17,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,359.72x = 60,553.20 × 17,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,359.72x = 1,081,921,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,921,495.49/40,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.97

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