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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.20, 92,987.10 and 17,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.20, 92,987.10 and 17,629.80 is: 26,442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.20 : 92,987.10 = 17,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.20/92,987.10 = 17,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.20x = 92,987.10 × 17,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.20x = 1,639,343,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,343,975.58/61,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,442.65

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