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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,366.26, 92,039.12 and 16,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,366.26, 92,039.12 and 16,997.48 is: 25,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,366.26 : 92,039.12 = 16,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,366.26/92,039.12 = 16,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,366.26x = 92,039.12 × 16,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,366.26x = 1,564,433,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,433,101.42/61,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.38

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