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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,498.26, 92,247.45 and 17,125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,498.26, 92,247.45 and 17,125.11 is: 25,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,498.26 : 92,247.45 = 17,125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,498.26/92,247.45 = 17,125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,498.26x = 92,247.45 × 17,125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,498.26x = 1,579,747,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,747,728.47/61,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,687.68

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