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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,959.59, 92,942.93 and 17,582.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,959.59, 92,942.93 and 17,582.86 is: 26,375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,959.59 : 92,942.93 = 17,582.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,959.59/92,942.93 = 17,582.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,959.59x = 92,942.93 × 17,582.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,959.59x = 1,634,202,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,202,526.18/61,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,375.30

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