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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,615.67, 92,409.88 and 17,230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,615.67, 92,409.88 and 17,230.49 is: 25,841.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,615.67 : 92,409.88 = 17,230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,615.67/92,409.88 = 17,230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,615.67x = 92,409.88 × 17,230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,615.67x = 1,592,267,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,267,513.24/61,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.92

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