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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,356, 63,534 and 17,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,356, 63,534 and 17,732 is: 26,598

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,356 : 63,534 = 17,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,356/63,534 = 17,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,356x = 63,534 × 17,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,356x = 1,126,584,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,584,888/42,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598

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