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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,741.23, 92,601.06 and 17,357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,741.23, 92,601.06 and 17,357.45 is: 26,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,741.23 : 92,601.06 = 17,357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,741.23/92,601.06 = 17,357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,741.23x = 92,601.06 × 17,357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,741.23x = 1,607,317,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,317,805.89/61,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.14

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