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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,005.38, 92,994.06 and 17,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,005.38, 92,994.06 and 17,631.16 is: 26,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,005.38 : 92,994.06 = 17,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,005.38/92,994.06 = 17,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,005.38x = 92,994.06 × 17,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,005.38x = 1,639,593,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,593,150.91/62,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,442.76

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