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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,036.69, 93,055.58 and 17,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,036.69, 93,055.58 and 17,663.40 is: 26,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,036.69 : 93,055.58 = 17,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,036.69/93,055.58 = 17,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,036.69x = 93,055.58 × 17,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,036.69x = 1,643,677,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,677,843.46/62,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,495.26

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