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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,347.16, 92,022.52 and 16,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,347.16, 92,022.52 and 16,974.28 is: 25,461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,347.16 : 92,022.52 = 16,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,347.16/92,022.52 = 16,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,347.16x = 92,022.52 × 16,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,347.16x = 1,562,016,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,016,020.79/61,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,461.91

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