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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,520.16, 60,772.52 and 17,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,520.16, 60,772.52 and 17,163 is: 25,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,520.16 : 60,772.52 = 17,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,520.16/60,772.52 = 17,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,520.16x = 60,772.52 × 17,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,520.16x = 1,043,038,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,038,760.76/40,520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.23

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