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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,256.24, 91,875.97 and 16,876.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,256.24, 91,875.97 and 16,876.61 is: 25,312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,256.24 : 91,875.97 = 16,876.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,256.24/91,875.97 = 16,876.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,256.24x = 91,875.97 × 16,876.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,256.24x = 1,550,554,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,554,914.06/61,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,312.60

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