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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,914.72, 92,872.08 and 17,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,914.72, 92,872.08 and 17,541.84 is: 26,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,914.72 : 92,872.08 = 17,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,914.72/92,872.08 = 17,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,914.72x = 92,872.08 × 17,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,914.72x = 1,629,147,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,147,167.83/61,914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,312.76

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