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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,544.71, 92,332.62 and 17,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,544.71, 92,332.62 and 17,171.44 is: 25,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,544.71 : 92,332.62 = 17,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,544.71/92,332.62 = 17,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,544.71x = 92,332.62 × 17,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,544.71x = 1,585,483,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,483,813.54/61,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,761.50

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