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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,008.81, 93,013.01 and 17,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,008.81, 93,013.01 and 17,030.21 is: 25,545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,008.81 : 93,013.01 = 17,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,008.81/93,013.01 = 17,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,008.81x = 93,013.01 × 17,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,008.81x = 1,584,030,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,030,955.48/62,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.26

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