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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,441.12, 92,163.36 and 17,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,441.12, 92,163.36 and 17,068 is: 25,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,441.12 : 92,163.36 = 17,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,441.12/92,163.36 = 17,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,441.12x = 92,163.36 × 17,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,441.12x = 1,573,044,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,044,228.48/61,441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.47

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