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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,423.32, 60,620.40 and 17,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,423.32, 60,620.40 and 17,037 is: 25,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,423.32 : 60,620.40 = 17,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,423.32/60,620.40 = 17,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,423.32x = 60,620.40 × 17,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,423.32x = 1,032,789,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,789,754.80/40,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.36

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