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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,015.14, 93,012.78 and 17,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,015.14, 93,012.78 and 17,026 is: 25,536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,015.14 : 93,012.78 = 17,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,015.14/93,012.78 = 17,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,015.14x = 93,012.78 × 17,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,015.14x = 1,583,635,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,635,592.28/62,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.27

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