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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,856.18, 92,775.96 and 17,486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,856.18, 92,775.96 and 17,486.42 is: 26,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,856.18 : 92,775.96 = 17,486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,856.18/92,775.96 = 17,486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,856.18x = 92,775.96 × 17,486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,856.18x = 1,622,319,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,319,402.46/61,856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.28

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