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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.13, 93,037.33 and 17,660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.13, 93,037.33 and 17,660.25 is: 26,486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.13 : 93,037.33 = 17,660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.13/93,037.33 = 17,660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.13x = 93,037.33 × 17,660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.13x = 1,643,062,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,062,507.13/62,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,486.85

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