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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,948.65, 92,926.50 and 17,571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,948.65, 92,926.50 and 17,571.90 is: 26,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,948.65 : 92,926.50 = 17,571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,948.65/92,926.50 = 17,571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,948.65x = 92,926.50 × 17,571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,948.65x = 1,632,895,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,895,165.35/61,948.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,358.85

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