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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,989, 62,992.14 and 17,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,989, 62,992.14 and 17,365 is: 26,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,989 : 62,992.14 = 17,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,989/62,992.14 = 17,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,989x = 62,992.14 × 17,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,989x = 1,093,858,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,858,511.10/41,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.07

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