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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,755, 62,616.96 and 16,786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,755, 62,616.96 and 16,786.66 is: 25,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,755 : 62,616.96 = 16,786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,755/62,616.96 = 16,786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,755x = 62,616.96 × 16,786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,755x = 1,051,129,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,129,617.75/41,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,173.74

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