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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,898.21, 92,847.31 and 17,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,898.21, 92,847.31 and 17,525.19 is: 26,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,898.21 : 92,847.31 = 17,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,898.21/92,847.31 = 17,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,898.21x = 92,847.31 × 17,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,898.21x = 1,627,167,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,167,151.68/61,898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.79

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