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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,847.15, 92,773.89 and 17,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,847.15, 92,773.89 and 17,477.10 is: 26,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,847.15 : 92,773.89 = 17,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,847.15/92,773.89 = 17,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,847.15x = 92,773.89 × 17,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,847.15x = 1,621,418,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,418,552.92/61,847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.55

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