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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,664.78, 62,507.97 and 16,705.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,664.78, 62,507.97 and 16,705.71 is: 25,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,664.78 : 62,507.97 = 16,705.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,664.78/62,507.97 = 16,705.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,664.78x = 62,507.97 × 16,705.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,664.78x = 1,044,240,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,240,019.51/41,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.90

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