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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,447.27, 92,170.86 and 17,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,447.27, 92,170.86 and 17,074 is: 25,610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,447.27 : 92,170.86 = 17,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,447.27/92,170.86 = 17,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,447.27x = 92,170.86 × 17,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,447.27x = 1,573,725,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,725,263.64/61,447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.99

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