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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,417.42, 92,127.95 and 17,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,417.42, 92,127.95 and 17,047.44 is: 25,571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,417.42 : 92,127.95 = 17,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,417.42/92,127.95 = 17,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,417.42x = 92,127.95 × 17,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,417.42x = 1,570,545,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,545,699.95/61,417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.67

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