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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,514.30, 92,271.51 and 17,141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,514.30, 92,271.51 and 17,141.18 is: 25,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,514.30 : 92,271.51 = 17,141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,514.30/92,271.51 = 17,141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,514.30x = 92,271.51 × 17,141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,514.30x = 1,581,642,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,642,561.78/61,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,711.79

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