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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,744.82, 92,617.29 and 14,997.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,744.82, 92,617.29 and 14,997.69 is: 22,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,744.82 : 92,617.29 = 14,997.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,744.82/92,617.29 = 14,997.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,744.82x = 92,617.29 × 14,997.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,744.82x = 1,389,045,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,045,404.06/61,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,496.55

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