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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,809, 91,218.62 and 17,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,809, 91,218.62 and 17,033 is: 25,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,809 : 91,218.62 = 17,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,809/91,218.62 = 17,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,809x = 91,218.62 × 17,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,809x = 1,553,726,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,726,754.46/60,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.93

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