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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.70, 92,996.85 and 17,636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.70, 92,996.85 and 17,636.30 is: 26,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.70 : 92,996.85 = 17,636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.70/92,996.85 = 17,636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.70x = 92,996.85 × 17,636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.70x = 1,640,120,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,120,345.66/62,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.40

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