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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,886, 62,857.80 and 17,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,886, 62,857.80 and 17,262 is: 25,904.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,886 : 62,857.80 = 17,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,886/62,857.80 = 17,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,886x = 62,857.80 × 17,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,886x = 1,085,051,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,051,343.60/41,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,904.87

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