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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,657.23, 92,478.61 and 17,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,657.23, 92,478.61 and 17,287.56 is: 25,929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,657.23 : 92,478.61 = 17,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,657.23/92,478.61 = 17,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,657.23x = 92,478.61 × 17,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,657.23x = 1,598,729,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,729,540.70/61,657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.31

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