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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,122, 91,698.36 and 17,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,122, 91,698.36 and 17,346 is: 26,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,122 : 91,698.36 = 17,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,122/91,698.36 = 17,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,122x = 91,698.36 × 17,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,122x = 1,590,599,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,599,752.56/61,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.36

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