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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,998.14, 62,996.72 and 17,032.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,998.14, 62,996.72 and 17,032.23 is: 25,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,998.14 : 62,996.72 = 17,032.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,998.14/62,996.72 = 17,032.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,998.14x = 62,996.72 × 17,032.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,998.14x = 1,072,974,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,974,539.12/41,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.14

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