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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,526, 62,314.92 and 16,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,526, 62,314.92 and 16,902 is: 25,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,526 : 62,314.92 = 16,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,526/62,314.92 = 16,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,526x = 62,314.92 × 16,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,526x = 1,053,246,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,246,777.84/41,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,363.55

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