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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,651, 62,476.56 and 17,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,651, 62,476.56 and 17,027 is: 25,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,651 : 62,476.56 = 17,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,651/62,476.56 = 17,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,651x = 62,476.56 × 17,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,651x = 1,063,788,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,788,387.12/41,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.52

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