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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,633, 62,449.56 and 17,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,633, 62,449.56 and 17,009 is: 25,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,633 : 62,449.56 = 17,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,633/62,449.56 = 17,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,633x = 62,449.56 × 17,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,633x = 1,062,204,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,204,566.04/41,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.52

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