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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,355.62, 92,033.31 and 16,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,355.62, 92,033.31 and 16,982.24 is: 25,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,355.62 : 92,033.31 = 16,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,355.62/92,033.31 = 16,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,355.62x = 92,033.31 × 16,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,355.62x = 1,562,931,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,931,758.41/61,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.33

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