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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,238.76, 91,858.64 and 16,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,238.76, 91,858.64 and 16,867.96 is: 25,302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,238.76 : 91,858.64 = 16,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,238.76/91,858.64 = 16,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,238.76x = 91,858.64 × 16,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,238.76x = 1,549,467,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,467,865.17/61,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.08

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