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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,614.17, 92,407.63 and 17,228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,614.17, 92,407.63 and 17,228.99 is: 25,839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,614.17 : 92,407.63 = 17,228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,614.17/92,407.63 = 17,228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,614.17x = 92,407.63 × 17,228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,614.17x = 1,592,090,133.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,090,133.19/61,614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,839.68

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