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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,941.24, 91,399.06 and 17,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,941.24, 91,399.06 and 17,155 is: 25,728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,941.24 : 91,399.06 = 17,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,941.24/91,399.06 = 17,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,941.24x = 91,399.06 × 17,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,941.24x = 1,567,950,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,950,874.30/60,941.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,728.90

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