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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,634.68, 92,451.98 and 17,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,634.68, 92,451.98 and 17,268 is: 25,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,634.68 : 92,451.98 = 17,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,634.68/92,451.98 = 17,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,634.68x = 92,451.98 × 17,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,634.68x = 1,596,460,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,460,790.64/61,634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.99

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