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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,740.72, 92,617.20 and 17,367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,740.72, 92,617.20 and 17,367.84 is: 26,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,740.72 : 92,617.20 = 17,367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,740.72/92,617.20 = 17,367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,740.72x = 92,617.20 × 17,367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,740.72x = 1,608,560,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,560,710.85/61,740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.48

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