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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.82, 93,036.93 and 17,659.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.82, 93,036.93 and 17,659.74 is: 26,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.82 : 93,036.93 = 17,659.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.82/93,036.93 = 17,659.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.82x = 93,036.93 × 17,659.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.82x = 1,643,007,994.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,007,994.20/62,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,485.68

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