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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,425.52, 60,644.76 and 17,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,425.52, 60,644.76 and 17,055.40 is: 25,585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,425.52 : 60,644.76 = 17,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,425.52/60,644.76 = 17,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,425.52x = 60,644.76 × 17,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,425.52x = 1,034,320,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,320,639.70/40,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,585.83

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