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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,546.77, 92,320.88 and 17,170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,546.77, 92,320.88 and 17,170.83 is: 25,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,546.77 : 92,320.88 = 17,170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,546.77/92,320.88 = 17,170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,546.77x = 92,320.88 × 17,170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,546.77x = 1,585,226,050.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,226,050.08/61,546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,756.45

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