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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,985.28, 61,465.77 and 17,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,985.28, 61,465.77 and 17,606.25 is: 26,404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,985.28 : 61,465.77 = 17,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,985.28/61,465.77 = 17,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,985.28x = 61,465.77 × 17,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,985.28x = 1,082,181,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,181,713.06/40,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,404.16

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