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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.64, 62,947.06 and 17,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.64, 62,947.06 and 17,009.24 is: 25,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.64 : 62,947.06 = 17,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.64/62,947.06 = 17,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.64x = 62,947.06 × 17,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.64x = 1,070,681,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,681,650.83/41,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.21

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