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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,644, 62,466.06 and 17,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,644, 62,466.06 and 17,020 is: 25,530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,644 : 62,466.06 = 17,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,644/62,466.06 = 17,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,644x = 62,466.06 × 17,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,644x = 1,063,172,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,172,341.20/41,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,530.02

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