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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,316.67, 91,974.07 and 16,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,316.67, 91,974.07 and 16,942.44 is: 25,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,316.67 : 91,974.07 = 16,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,316.67/91,974.07 = 16,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,316.67x = 91,974.07 × 16,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,316.67x = 1,558,265,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,265,162.53/61,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,413.40

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