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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,954.47, 92,931.60 and 17,581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,954.47, 92,931.60 and 17,581.66 is: 26,372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,954.47 : 92,931.60 = 17,581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,954.47/92,931.60 = 17,581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,954.47x = 92,931.60 × 17,581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,954.47x = 1,633,891,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,891,628.06/61,954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.46

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