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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,726.28, 92,589 and 17,352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,726.28, 92,589 and 17,352.74 is: 26,028.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,726.28 : 92,589 = 17,352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,726.28/92,589 = 17,352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,726.28x = 92,589 × 17,352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,726.28x = 1,606,672,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,672,843.86/61,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.99

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