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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,539, 92,299.14 and 17,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,539, 92,299.14 and 17,161.08 is: 25,739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,539 : 92,299.14 = 17,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,539/92,299.14 = 17,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,539x = 92,299.14 × 17,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,539x = 1,583,952,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,952,925.47/61,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.01

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