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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,146, 91,734.36 and 17,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,146, 91,734.36 and 17,370 is: 26,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,146 : 91,734.36 = 17,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,146/91,734.36 = 17,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,146x = 91,734.36 × 17,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,146x = 1,593,425,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,425,833.20/61,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.36

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