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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,731.60, 92,602.24 and 17,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,731.60, 92,602.24 and 17,362 is: 26,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,731.60 : 92,602.24 = 17,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,731.60/92,602.24 = 17,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,731.60x = 92,602.24 × 17,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,731.60x = 1,607,760,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,760,090.88/61,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.36

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