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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,938.54, 92,907.78 and 17,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,938.54, 92,907.78 and 17,565.68 is: 26,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,938.54 : 92,907.78 = 17,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,938.54/92,907.78 = 17,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,938.54x = 92,907.78 × 17,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,938.54x = 1,631,988,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,988,332.99/61,938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,348.51

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