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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,425.54, 60,646.71 and 17,052.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,425.54, 60,646.71 and 17,052.18 is: 25,581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,425.54 : 60,646.71 = 17,052.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,425.54/60,646.71 = 17,052.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,425.54x = 60,646.71 × 17,052.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,425.54x = 1,034,158,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,158,615.33/40,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,581.81

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