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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,690.17, 92,534.87 and 17,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,690.17, 92,534.87 and 17,316.96 is: 25,975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,690.17 : 92,534.87 = 17,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,690.17/92,534.87 = 17,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,690.17x = 92,534.87 × 17,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,690.17x = 1,602,422,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,422,338.68/61,690.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.33

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