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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,261.57, 91,897.49 and 16,888.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,261.57, 91,897.49 and 16,888.29 is: 25,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,261.57 : 91,897.49 = 16,888.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,261.57/91,897.49 = 16,888.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,261.57x = 91,897.49 × 16,888.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,261.57x = 1,551,991,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,991,461.39/61,261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,333.85

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