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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,447.22, 92,166.71 and 17,072.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,447.22, 92,166.71 and 17,072.99 is: 25,608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,447.22 : 92,166.71 = 17,072.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,447.22/92,166.71 = 17,072.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,447.22x = 92,166.71 × 17,072.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,447.22x = 1,573,560,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,560,771.96/61,447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.33

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