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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,709.34, 92,549.55 and 17,340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,709.34, 92,549.55 and 17,340.33 is: 26,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,709.34 : 92,549.55 = 17,340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,709.34/92,549.55 = 17,340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,709.34x = 92,549.55 × 17,340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,709.34x = 1,604,839,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,839,738.35/61,709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.43

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