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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,226.28, 91,828.62 and 16,842.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,226.28, 91,828.62 and 16,842.33 is: 25,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,226.28 : 91,828.62 = 16,842.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,226.28/91,828.62 = 16,842.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,226.28x = 91,828.62 × 16,842.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,226.28x = 1,546,607,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,607,921.48/61,226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.52

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