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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,112, 91,683.36 and 17,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,112, 91,683.36 and 17,336 is: 26,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,112 : 91,683.36 = 17,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,112/91,683.36 = 17,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,112x = 91,683.36 × 17,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,112x = 1,589,422,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,422,728.96/61,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.36

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