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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,550, 92,315.64 and 17,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,550, 92,315.64 and 17,172.08 is: 25,755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,550 : 92,315.64 = 17,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,550/92,315.64 = 17,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,550x = 92,315.64 × 17,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,550x = 1,585,251,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,251,555.33/61,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,755.51

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