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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,146.39, 91,719.72 and 16,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,146.39, 91,719.72 and 16,773.78 is: 25,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,146.39 : 91,719.72 = 16,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,146.39/91,719.72 = 16,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,146.39x = 91,719.72 × 16,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,146.39x = 1,538,486,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,486,404.94/61,146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.71

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