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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,205.37, 91,808.46 and 16,836.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,205.37, 91,808.46 and 16,836.81 is: 25,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,205.37 : 91,808.46 = 16,836.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,205.37/91,808.46 = 16,836.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,205.37x = 91,808.46 × 16,836.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,205.37x = 1,545,761,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,761,597.41/61,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.33

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