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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,650, 62,475.06 and 17,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,650, 62,475.06 and 17,026 is: 25,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,650 : 62,475.06 = 17,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,650/62,475.06 = 17,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,650x = 62,475.06 × 17,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,650x = 1,063,700,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,700,371.56/41,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,539.02

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