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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,657.83, 60,997.79 and 16,957.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,657.83, 60,997.79 and 16,957.53 is: 25,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,657.83 : 60,997.79 = 16,957.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,657.83/60,997.79 = 16,957.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,657.83x = 60,997.79 × 16,957.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,657.83x = 1,034,371,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,371,769.07/40,657.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,440.90

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