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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,949.59, 92,927.91 and 17,572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,949.59, 92,927.91 and 17,572.86 is: 26,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,949.59 : 92,927.91 = 17,572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,949.59/92,927.91 = 17,572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,949.59x = 92,927.91 × 17,572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,949.59x = 1,633,009,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,009,218.42/61,949.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.29

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