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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,869.62, 92,806.26 and 17,491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,869.62, 92,806.26 and 17,491.75 is: 26,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,869.62 : 92,806.26 = 17,491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,869.62/92,806.26 = 17,491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,869.62x = 92,806.26 × 17,491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,869.62x = 1,623,343,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,343,600.75/61,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,238.14

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