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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,655.88, 62,484.06 and 17,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,655.88, 62,484.06 and 17,031.88 is: 25,547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,655.88 : 62,484.06 = 17,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,655.88/62,484.06 = 17,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,655.88x = 62,484.06 × 17,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,655.88x = 1,064,221,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,221,011.83/41,655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.92

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