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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,939.62, 92,909.40 and 17,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,939.62, 92,909.40 and 17,566.74 is: 26,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,939.62 : 92,909.40 = 17,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,939.62/92,909.40 = 17,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,939.62x = 92,909.40 × 17,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,939.62x = 1,632,115,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,115,273.36/61,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,350.10

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