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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,611.59, 92,403.25 and 17,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,611.59, 92,403.25 and 17,241.46 is: 25,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,611.59 : 92,403.25 = 17,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,611.59/92,403.25 = 17,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,611.59x = 92,403.25 × 17,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,611.59x = 1,593,166,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,166,938.75/61,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.23

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