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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,509.58, 92,269.53 and 17,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,509.58, 92,269.53 and 17,136.56 is: 25,706.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,509.58 : 92,269.53 = 17,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,509.58/92,269.53 = 17,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,509.58x = 92,269.53 × 17,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,509.58x = 1,581,182,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,182,567.69/61,509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.28

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