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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,649, 62,482.14 and 17,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,649, 62,482.14 and 17,025 is: 25,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,649 : 62,482.14 = 17,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,649/62,482.14 = 17,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,649x = 62,482.14 × 17,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,649x = 1,063,758,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,758,433.50/41,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.03

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