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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,950.59, 92,929.41 and 17,573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,950.59, 92,929.41 and 17,573.86 is: 26,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,950.59 : 92,929.41 = 17,573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,950.59/92,929.41 = 17,573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,950.59x = 92,929.41 × 17,573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,950.59x = 1,633,128,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,128,441.22/61,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,361.79

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