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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,324.74, 91,985.29 and 16,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,324.74, 91,985.29 and 16,954.16 is: 25,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,324.74 : 91,985.29 = 16,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,324.74/91,985.29 = 16,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,324.74x = 91,985.29 × 16,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,324.74x = 1,559,532,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,532,821.99/61,324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.73

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