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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,356.62, 92,034.81 and 16,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,356.62, 92,034.81 and 16,983.24 is: 25,474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,356.62 : 92,034.81 = 16,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,356.62/92,034.81 = 16,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,356.62x = 92,034.81 × 16,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,356.62x = 1,563,049,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,049,266.58/61,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.83

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