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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,047.54, 91,556.96 and 16,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,047.54, 91,556.96 and 16,663.72 is: 24,991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,047.54 : 91,556.96 = 16,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,047.54/91,556.96 = 16,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,047.54x = 91,556.96 × 16,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,047.54x = 1,525,679,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,679,545.49/61,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.66

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