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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,837.56, 92,757.96 and 17,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,837.56, 92,757.96 and 17,469 is: 26,203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,837.56 : 92,757.96 = 17,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,837.56/92,757.96 = 17,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,837.56x = 92,757.96 × 17,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,837.56x = 1,620,388,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,388,803.24/61,837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,203.96

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