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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,544.33, 92,332.06 and 17,171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,544.33, 92,332.06 and 17,171.06 is: 25,760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,544.33 : 92,332.06 = 17,171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,544.33/92,332.06 = 17,171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,544.33x = 92,332.06 × 17,171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,544.33x = 1,585,439,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,439,530.09/61,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,760.93

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