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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,436.88, 92,155.32 and 17,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,436.88, 92,155.32 and 17,063.66 is: 25,595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,436.88 : 92,155.32 = 17,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,436.88/92,155.32 = 17,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,436.88x = 92,155.32 × 17,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,436.88x = 1,572,507,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,507,278.06/61,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.49

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