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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,738.23, 92,596.56 and 17,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,738.23, 92,596.56 and 17,354.44 is: 26,028.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,738.23 : 92,596.56 = 17,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,738.23/92,596.56 = 17,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,738.23x = 92,596.56 × 17,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,738.23x = 1,606,961,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,961,495.39/61,738.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.63

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