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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,485.89, 92,228.94 and 17,112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,485.89, 92,228.94 and 17,112.65 is: 25,669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,485.89 : 92,228.94 = 17,112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,485.89/92,228.94 = 17,112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,485.89x = 92,228.94 × 17,112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,485.89x = 1,578,281,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,281,108.95/61,485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.00

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