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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,008.15, 93,002.27 and 17,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,008.15, 93,002.27 and 17,019 is: 25,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,008.15 : 93,002.27 = 17,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,008.15/93,002.27 = 17,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,008.15x = 93,002.27 × 17,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,008.15x = 1,582,805,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,805,633.13/62,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.77

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