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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,351.49, 92,029.28 and 16,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,351.49, 92,029.28 and 16,974.52 is: 25,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,351.49 : 92,029.28 = 16,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,351.49/92,029.28 = 16,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,351.49x = 92,029.28 × 16,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,351.49x = 1,562,153,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,153,011.42/61,351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.35

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