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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,633.68, 92,450.48 and 17,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,633.68, 92,450.48 and 17,267 is: 25,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,633.68 : 92,450.48 = 17,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,633.68/92,450.48 = 17,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,633.68x = 92,450.48 × 17,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,633.68x = 1,596,342,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,342,438.16/61,633.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900.49

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