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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,220.28, 63,309.96 and 17,250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,220.28, 63,309.96 and 17,250.41 is: 25,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,220.28 : 63,309.96 = 17,250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,220.28/63,309.96 = 17,250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,220.28x = 63,309.96 × 17,250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,220.28x = 1,092,122,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,122,450.53/42,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,867.25

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