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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,955.91, 92,933.46 and 17,582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,955.91, 92,933.46 and 17,582.69 is: 26,373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,955.91 : 92,933.46 = 17,582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,955.91/92,933.46 = 17,582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,955.91x = 92,933.46 × 17,582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,955.91x = 1,634,020,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,020,450.14/61,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.92

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