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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,955.46, 92,936.73 and 17,578.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,955.46, 92,936.73 and 17,578.74 is: 26,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,955.46 : 92,936.73 = 17,578.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,955.46/92,936.73 = 17,578.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,955.46x = 92,936.73 × 17,578.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,955.46x = 1,633,710,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,710,613.12/61,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.11

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