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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,727.60, 92,596.86 and 17,354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,727.60, 92,596.86 and 17,354.74 is: 26,033.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,727.60 : 92,596.86 = 17,354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,727.60/92,596.86 = 17,354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,727.60x = 92,596.86 × 17,354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,727.60x = 1,606,993,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,993,967.13/61,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.64

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