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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,029.78, 93,056.94 and 17,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,029.78, 93,056.94 and 17,658.28 is: 26,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,029.78 : 93,056.94 = 17,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,029.78/93,056.94 = 17,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,029.78x = 93,056.94 × 17,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,029.78x = 1,643,225,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,225,502.46/62,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.91

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