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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,439.24, 92,158.90 and 17,065.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,439.24, 92,158.90 and 17,065.98 is: 25,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,439.24 : 92,158.90 = 17,065.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,439.24/92,158.90 = 17,065.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,439.24x = 92,158.90 × 17,065.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,439.24x = 1,572,781,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,781,901.56/61,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.98

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