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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,753, 62,613.96 and 16,784.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,753, 62,613.96 and 16,784.65 is: 25,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,753 : 62,613.96 = 16,784.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,753/62,613.96 = 16,784.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,753x = 62,613.96 × 16,784.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,753x = 1,050,953,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,953,403.71/41,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.73

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