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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,856.65, 92,785.49 and 17,482.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,856.65, 92,785.49 and 17,482.41 is: 26,223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,856.65 : 92,785.49 = 17,482.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,856.65/92,785.49 = 17,482.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,856.65x = 92,785.49 × 17,482.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,856.65x = 1,622,113,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,113,514.30/61,856.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,223.76

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