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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,710.83, 61,076.57 and 17,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,710.83, 61,076.57 and 17,014.28 is: 25,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,710.83 : 61,076.57 = 17,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,710.83/61,076.57 = 17,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,710.83x = 61,076.57 × 17,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,710.83x = 1,039,173,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,173,472.97/40,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.73

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