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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,417, 92,125.50 and 17,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,417, 92,125.50 and 17,641 is: 26,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,417 : 92,125.50 = 17,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,417/92,125.50 = 17,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,417x = 92,125.50 × 17,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,417x = 1,625,185,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,185,945.50/61,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,461.50

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