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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,720.44, 61,083.90 and 17,347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,720.44, 61,083.90 and 17,347.08 is: 26,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,720.44 : 61,083.90 = 17,347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,720.44/61,083.90 = 17,347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,720.44x = 61,083.90 × 17,347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,720.44x = 1,059,627,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,627,300.01/40,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,022.00

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