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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,664.53, 92,486.38 and 17,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,664.53, 92,486.38 and 17,281.08 is: 25,918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,664.53 : 92,486.38 = 17,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,664.53/92,486.38 = 17,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,664.53x = 92,486.38 × 17,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,664.53x = 1,598,264,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,264,531.69/61,664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.70

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