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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,416.16, 60,587.76 and 17,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,416.16, 60,587.76 and 17,044 is: 25,550.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,416.16 : 60,587.76 = 17,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,416.16/60,587.76 = 17,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,416.16x = 60,587.76 × 17,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,416.16x = 1,032,657,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,657,781.44/40,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.62

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