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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,477.20, 92,216.16 and 17,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,477.20, 92,216.16 and 17,107.20 is: 25,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,477.20 : 92,216.16 = 17,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,477.20/92,216.16 = 17,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,477.20x = 92,216.16 × 17,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,477.20x = 1,577,560,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,560,292.35/61,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.90

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