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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,305.07, 91,958.76 and 16,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,305.07, 91,958.76 and 16,933 is: 25,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,305.07 : 91,958.76 = 16,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,305.07/91,958.76 = 16,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,305.07x = 91,958.76 × 16,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,305.07x = 1,557,137,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,137,683.08/61,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,399.82

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