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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,481.84, 60,708.18 and 17,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,481.84, 60,708.18 and 17,110.10 is: 25,658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,481.84 : 60,708.18 = 17,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,481.84/60,708.18 = 17,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,481.84x = 60,708.18 × 17,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,481.84x = 1,038,723,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,723,246.55/40,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.99

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