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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,666.73, 92,489.66 and 17,283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,666.73, 92,489.66 and 17,283.27 is: 25,921.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,666.73 : 92,489.66 = 17,283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,666.73/92,489.66 = 17,283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,666.73x = 92,489.66 × 17,283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,666.73x = 1,598,523,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,523,679.57/61,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,921.98

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