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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,622, 62,433.06 and 16,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,622, 62,433.06 and 16,998 is: 25,497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,622 : 62,433.06 = 16,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,622/62,433.06 = 16,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,622x = 62,433.06 × 16,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,622x = 1,061,237,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,237,153.88/41,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,497.02

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