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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,014.14, 93,011.28 and 17,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,014.14, 93,011.28 and 17,025 is: 25,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,014.14 : 93,011.28 = 17,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,014.14/93,011.28 = 17,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,014.14x = 93,011.28 × 17,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,014.14x = 1,583,517,042
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,517,042/62,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.77

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