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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,672.60, 92,504.14 and 17,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,672.60, 92,504.14 and 17,297 is: 25,944.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,672.60 : 92,504.14 = 17,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,672.60/92,504.14 = 17,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,672.60x = 92,504.14 × 17,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,672.60x = 1,600,044,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,044,109.58/61,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,944.16

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