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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,955.40, 92,936.66 and 17,578.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,955.40, 92,936.66 and 17,578.68 is: 26,369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,955.40 : 92,936.66 = 17,578.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,955.40/92,936.66 = 17,578.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,955.40x = 92,936.66 × 17,578.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,955.40x = 1,633,703,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,703,806.41/61,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.03

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