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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,389.38, 92,086.14 and 17,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,389.38, 92,086.14 and 17,016.62 is: 25,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,389.38 : 92,086.14 = 17,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,389.38/92,086.14 = 17,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,389.38x = 92,086.14 × 17,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,389.38x = 1,566,994,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,994,851.65/61,389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.50

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