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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,855.52, 92,783.80 and 17,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,855.52, 92,783.80 and 17,481.28 is: 26,222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,855.52 : 92,783.80 = 17,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,855.52/92,783.80 = 17,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,855.52x = 92,783.80 × 17,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,855.52x = 1,621,979,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,979,587.26/61,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,222.07

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