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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,711.68, 92,553.09 and 17,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,711.68, 92,553.09 and 17,342.70 is: 26,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,711.68 : 92,553.09 = 17,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,711.68/92,553.09 = 17,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,711.68x = 92,553.09 × 17,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,711.68x = 1,605,120,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,120,473.94/61,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.99

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