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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,977.24, 92,966.76 and 17,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,977.24, 92,966.76 and 17,604.06 is: 26,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,977.24 : 92,966.76 = 17,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,977.24/92,966.76 = 17,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,977.24x = 92,966.76 × 17,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,977.24x = 1,636,592,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,592,421.05/61,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,406.35

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