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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.80, 92,998.80 and 17,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.80, 92,998.80 and 17,626.80 is: 26,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.80 : 92,998.80 = 17,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.80/92,998.80 = 17,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.80x = 92,998.80 × 17,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.80x = 1,639,271,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,271,247.84/61,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.22

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