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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,427.79, 60,650.09 and 17,054.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,427.79, 60,650.09 and 17,054.43 is: 25,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,427.79 : 60,650.09 = 17,054.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,427.79/60,650.09 = 17,054.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,427.79x = 60,650.09 × 17,054.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,427.79x = 1,034,352,629.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,352,629.13/40,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,585.19

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