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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,251.99, 91,869.61 and 16,872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,251.99, 91,869.61 and 16,872.36 is: 25,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,251.99 : 91,869.61 = 16,872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,251.99/91,869.61 = 16,872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,251.99x = 91,869.61 × 16,872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,251.99x = 1,550,057,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,057,132.98/61,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,306.23

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