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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,949, 62,932.14 and 17,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,949, 62,932.14 and 17,325 is: 25,991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,949 : 62,932.14 = 17,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,949/62,932.14 = 17,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,949x = 62,932.14 × 17,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,949x = 1,090,299,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,299,325.50/41,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,991.07

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