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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,930.46, 92,895.70 and 17,557.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,930.46, 92,895.70 and 17,557.61 is: 26,336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,930.46 : 92,895.70 = 17,557.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,930.46/92,895.70 = 17,557.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,930.46x = 92,895.70 × 17,557.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,930.46x = 1,631,025,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,025,962.90/61,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.41

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