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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,636.80, 92,455.20 and 17,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,636.80, 92,455.20 and 17,265 is: 25,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,636.80 : 92,455.20 = 17,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,636.80/92,455.20 = 17,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,636.80x = 92,455.20 × 17,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,636.80x = 1,596,239,028
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,239,028/61,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.50

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