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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,664.34, 92,496.44 and 17,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,664.34, 92,496.44 and 17,297.66 is: 25,946.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,664.34 : 92,496.44 = 17,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,664.34/92,496.44 = 17,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,664.34x = 92,496.44 × 17,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,664.34x = 1,599,971,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,971,970.33/61,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,946.47

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