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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,950.60, 92,925.90 and 17,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,950.60, 92,925.90 and 17,578.80 is: 26,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,950.60 : 92,925.90 = 17,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,950.60/92,925.90 = 17,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,950.60x = 92,925.90 × 17,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,950.60x = 1,633,525,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,525,810.92/61,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.20

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