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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,003.70, 92,998.35 and 17,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,003.70, 92,998.35 and 17,637.30 is: 26,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,003.70 : 92,998.35 = 17,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,003.70/92,998.35 = 17,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,003.70x = 92,998.35 × 17,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,003.70x = 1,640,239,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,239,798.46/62,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,453.90

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