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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,265.61, 91,904.81 and 16,892.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,265.61, 91,904.81 and 16,892.37 is: 25,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,265.61 : 91,904.81 = 16,892.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,265.61/91,904.81 = 16,892.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,265.61x = 91,904.81 × 16,892.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,265.61x = 1,552,489,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,489,970.84/61,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,340.32

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