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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,761.74, 92,643.62 and 17,389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,761.74, 92,643.62 and 17,389.55 is: 26,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,761.74 : 92,643.62 = 17,389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,761.74/92,643.62 = 17,389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,761.74x = 92,643.62 × 17,389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,761.74x = 1,611,031,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,031,006.83/61,761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,084.61

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