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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,724.28, 92,586 and 17,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,724.28, 92,586 and 17,350.76 is: 26,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,724.28 : 92,586 = 17,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,724.28/92,586 = 17,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,724.28x = 92,586 × 17,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,724.28x = 1,606,437,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,437,465.36/61,724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.02

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