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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,951.69, 92,927.22 and 17,578.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,951.69, 92,927.22 and 17,578.53 is: 26,367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,951.69 : 92,927.22 = 17,578.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,951.69/92,927.22 = 17,578.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,951.69x = 92,927.22 × 17,578.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,951.69x = 1,633,523,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,523,924.59/61,951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,367.71

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