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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,958.59, 92,941.43 and 17,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,958.59, 92,941.43 and 17,581.86 is: 26,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,958.59 : 92,941.43 = 17,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,958.59/92,941.43 = 17,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,958.59x = 92,941.43 × 17,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,958.59x = 1,634,083,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,083,122.55/61,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.80

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