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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,731.68, 92,592.72 and 17,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,731.68, 92,592.72 and 17,356 is: 26,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,731.68 : 92,592.72 = 17,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,731.68/92,592.72 = 17,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,731.68x = 92,592.72 × 17,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,731.68x = 1,607,039,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,039,248.32/61,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.65

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