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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,415.30, 60,601.35 and 17,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,415.30, 60,601.35 and 17,015.30 is: 25,513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,415.30 : 60,601.35 = 17,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,415.30/60,601.35 = 17,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,415.30x = 60,601.35 × 17,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,415.30x = 1,031,150,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,150,150.66/40,415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.86

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