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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,009.15, 93,003.77 and 17,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,009.15, 93,003.77 and 17,020 is: 25,527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,009.15 : 93,003.77 = 17,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,009.15/93,003.77 = 17,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,009.15x = 93,003.77 × 17,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,009.15x = 1,582,924,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,924,165.40/62,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.27

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