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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,992.48, 61,449.84 and 17,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,992.48, 61,449.84 and 17,604 is: 26,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,992.48 : 61,449.84 = 17,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,992.48/61,449.84 = 17,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,992.48x = 61,449.84 × 17,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,992.48x = 1,081,762,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,762,983.36/40,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,389.30

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