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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.39, 62,965.70 and 17,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.39, 62,965.70 and 17,011.50 is: 25,517.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.39 : 62,965.70 = 17,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.39/62,965.70 = 17,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.39x = 62,965.70 × 17,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.39x = 1,071,140,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,140,984.29/41,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,517.09

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