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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,994, 62,991 and 17,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,994, 62,991 and 17,370 is: 26,055

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,994 : 62,991 = 17,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,994/62,991 = 17,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,994x = 62,991 × 17,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,994x = 1,094,153,670
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,153,670/41,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055

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