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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,725.14, 92,587.74 and 17,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,725.14, 92,587.74 and 17,356.40 is: 26,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,725.14 : 92,587.74 = 17,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,725.14/92,587.74 = 17,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,725.14x = 92,587.74 × 17,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,725.14x = 1,606,989,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,989,850.54/61,725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.61

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