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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,724.64, 92,586.96 and 17,355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,724.64, 92,586.96 and 17,355.90 is: 26,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,724.64 : 92,586.96 = 17,355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,724.64/92,586.96 = 17,355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,724.64x = 92,586.96 × 17,355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,724.64x = 1,606,930,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,930,019.06/61,724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.85

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