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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,665.23, 92,487.41 and 17,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,665.23, 92,487.41 and 17,281.76 is: 25,919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,665.23 : 92,487.41 = 17,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,665.23/92,487.41 = 17,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,665.23x = 92,487.41 × 17,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,665.23x = 1,598,345,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,345,367.45/61,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.72

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