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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,007.24, 91,508.14 and 16,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,007.24, 91,508.14 and 16,634 is: 24,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,007.24 : 91,508.14 = 16,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,007.24/91,508.14 = 16,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,007.24x = 91,508.14 × 16,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,007.24x = 1,522,146,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,146,400.76/61,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.26

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