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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,889.28, 61,357.72 and 17,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,889.28, 61,357.72 and 17,195.10 is: 25,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,889.28 : 61,357.72 = 17,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,889.28/61,357.72 = 17,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,889.28x = 61,357.72 × 17,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,889.28x = 1,055,052,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,052,131.17/40,889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.66

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