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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,611.08, 92,422.44 and 17,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,611.08, 92,422.44 and 17,237.84 is: 25,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,611.08 : 92,422.44 = 17,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,611.08/92,422.44 = 17,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,611.08x = 92,422.44 × 17,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,611.08x = 1,593,163,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,163,233.13/61,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.39

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