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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,664.73, 60,998.92 and 17,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,664.73, 60,998.92 and 17,867.08 is: 26,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,664.73 : 60,998.92 = 17,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,664.73/60,998.92 = 17,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,664.73x = 60,998.92 × 17,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,664.73x = 1,089,872,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,872,189.22/40,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.41

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