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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,446.27, 92,169.36 and 17,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,446.27, 92,169.36 and 17,073 is: 25,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,446.27 : 92,169.36 = 17,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,446.27/92,169.36 = 17,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,446.27x = 92,169.36 × 17,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,446.27x = 1,573,607,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,607,419.26/61,446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.49

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