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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,744.78, 92,617.20 and 14,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,744.78, 92,617.20 and 14,997.34 is: 22,496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,744.78 : 92,617.20 = 14,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,744.78/92,617.20 = 14,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,744.78x = 92,617.20 × 14,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,744.78x = 1,389,011,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,011,638.25/61,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,496.02

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