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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,514.80, 92,272.26 and 17,141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,514.80, 92,272.26 and 17,141.68 is: 25,712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,514.80 : 92,272.26 = 17,141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,514.80/92,272.26 = 17,141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,514.80x = 92,272.26 × 17,141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,514.80x = 1,581,701,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,701,553.80/61,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,712.54

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