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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,614.57, 92,422.02 and 17,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,614.57, 92,422.02 and 17,241.72 is: 25,862.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,614.57 : 92,422.02 = 17,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,614.57/92,422.02 = 17,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,614.57x = 92,422.02 × 17,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,614.57x = 1,593,514,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,514,590.67/61,614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.63

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