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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,513.66, 92,269.68 and 17,140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,513.66, 92,269.68 and 17,140.65 is: 25,710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,513.66 : 92,269.68 = 17,140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,513.66/92,269.68 = 17,140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,513.66x = 92,269.68 × 17,140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,513.66x = 1,581,562,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,562,290.49/61,513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.75

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