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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,550.54, 92,341.34 and 17,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,550.54, 92,341.34 and 17,177.25 is: 25,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,550.54 : 92,341.34 = 17,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,550.54/92,341.34 = 17,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,550.54x = 92,341.34 × 17,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,550.54x = 1,586,170,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,170,282.52/61,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.21

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