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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,855.65, 92,783.99 and 17,481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,855.65, 92,783.99 and 17,481.41 is: 26,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,855.65 : 92,783.99 = 17,481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,855.65/92,783.99 = 17,481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,855.65x = 92,783.99 × 17,481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,855.65x = 1,621,994,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,994,463.00/61,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,222.25

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