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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,724.28, 92,571.86 and 17,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,724.28, 92,571.86 and 17,355.24 is: 26,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,724.28 : 92,571.86 = 17,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,724.28/92,571.86 = 17,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,724.28x = 92,571.86 × 17,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,724.28x = 1,606,606,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,606,847.55/61,724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.77

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