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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,953.59, 61,389.41 and 17,266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,953.59, 61,389.41 and 17,266.85 is: 25,883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,953.59 : 61,389.41 = 17,266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,953.59/61,389.41 = 17,266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,953.59x = 61,389.41 × 17,266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,953.59x = 1,060,001,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,001,930.70/40,953.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.01

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