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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,546.59, 92,335.44 and 17,173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,546.59, 92,335.44 and 17,173.32 is: 25,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,546.59 : 92,335.44 = 17,173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,546.59/92,335.44 = 17,173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,546.59x = 92,335.44 × 17,173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,546.59x = 1,585,706,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,706,058.46/61,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,764.32

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