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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,475.99, 92,214.84 and 17,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,475.99, 92,214.84 and 17,101.76 is: 25,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,475.99 : 92,214.84 = 17,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,475.99/92,214.84 = 17,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,475.99x = 92,214.84 × 17,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,475.99x = 1,577,036,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,036,062.12/61,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.88

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