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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,712.22, 92,553.86 and 17,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,712.22, 92,553.86 and 17,343.20 is: 26,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,712.22 : 92,553.86 = 17,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,712.22/92,553.86 = 17,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,712.22x = 92,553.86 × 17,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,712.22x = 1,605,180,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,180,104.75/61,712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.73

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