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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,999.20, 92,991.60 and 17,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,999.20, 92,991.60 and 17,632.80 is: 26,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,999.20 : 92,991.60 = 17,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,999.20/92,991.60 = 17,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,999.20x = 92,991.60 × 17,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,999.20x = 1,639,702,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,702,284.48/61,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.15

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