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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.20, 92,996.10 and 17,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.20, 92,996.10 and 17,635.80 is: 26,451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.20 : 92,996.10 = 17,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.20/92,996.10 = 17,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.20x = 92,996.10 × 17,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.20x = 1,640,060,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,060,620.38/62,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,451.65

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