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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,660.34, 60,990.51 and 17,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,660.34, 60,990.51 and 17,270.42 is: 25,905.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,660.34 : 60,990.51 = 17,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,660.34/60,990.51 = 17,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,660.34x = 60,990.51 × 17,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,660.34x = 1,053,331,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,331,723.71/40,660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,905.63

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