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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,534, 62,326.92 and 16,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,534, 62,326.92 and 16,910 is: 25,375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,534 : 62,326.92 = 16,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,534/62,326.92 = 16,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,534x = 62,326.92 × 16,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,534x = 1,053,948,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,948,217.20/41,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,375.55

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