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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,614.72, 92,414.97 and 17,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,614.72, 92,414.97 and 17,244.99 is: 25,865.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,614.72 : 92,414.97 = 17,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,614.72/92,414.97 = 17,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,614.72x = 92,414.97 × 17,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,614.72x = 1,593,695,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,695,233.50/61,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,865.50

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