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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,031.63, 93,035.08 and 17,658.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,031.63, 93,035.08 and 17,658.75 is: 26,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,031.63 : 93,035.08 = 17,658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,031.63/93,035.08 = 17,658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,031.63x = 93,035.08 × 17,658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,031.63x = 1,642,883,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,883,218.95/62,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,484.61

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