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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,971.61, 61,472.67 and 17,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,971.61, 61,472.67 and 17,285.32 is: 25,934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,971.61 : 61,472.67 = 17,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,971.61/61,472.67 = 17,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,971.61x = 61,472.67 × 17,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,971.61x = 1,062,574,772.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,574,772.20/40,971.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.42

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