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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,229, 91,831.42 and 16,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,229, 91,831.42 and 16,844.36 is: 25,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,229 : 91,831.42 = 16,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,229/91,831.42 = 16,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,229x = 91,831.42 × 16,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,229x = 1,546,841,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,841,497.79/61,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.22

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