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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,993.38, 92,995.50 and 17,620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,993.38, 92,995.50 and 17,620.50 is: 26,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,993.38 : 92,995.50 = 17,620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,993.38/92,995.50 = 17,620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,993.38x = 92,995.50 × 17,620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,993.38x = 1,638,627,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,627,207.75/61,993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,432.29

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