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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.36, 92,989.42 and 17,618.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.36, 92,989.42 and 17,618.11 is: 26,423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.36 : 92,989.42 = 17,618.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.36/92,989.42 = 17,618.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.36x = 92,989.42 × 17,618.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.36x = 1,638,297,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,297,553.88/62,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.15

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