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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,964.67, 92,946.80 and 17,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,964.67, 92,946.80 and 17,591.45 is: 26,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,964.67 : 92,946.80 = 17,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,964.67/92,946.80 = 17,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,964.67x = 92,946.80 × 17,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,964.67x = 1,635,068,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,068,984.86/61,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,387.12

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