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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,995.08, 62,994.92 and 17,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,995.08, 62,994.92 and 17,031.42 is: 25,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,995.08 : 62,994.92 = 17,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,995.08/62,994.92 = 17,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,995.08x = 62,994.92 × 17,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,995.08x = 1,072,892,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,892,855.23/41,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.06

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