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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,954.90, 92,935.89 and 17,578.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,954.90, 92,935.89 and 17,578.15 is: 26,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,954.90 : 92,935.89 = 17,578.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,954.90/92,935.89 = 17,578.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,954.90x = 92,935.89 × 17,578.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,954.90x = 1,633,641,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,641,014.80/61,954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.23

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