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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,711.70, 92,570.72 and 17,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,711.70, 92,570.72 and 17,341.90 is: 26,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,711.70 : 92,570.72 = 17,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,711.70/92,570.72 = 17,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,711.70x = 92,570.72 × 17,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,711.70x = 1,605,352,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,352,169.17/61,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.74

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