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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,039.69, 93,060.08 and 17,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,039.69, 93,060.08 and 17,666.40 is: 26,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,039.69 : 93,060.08 = 17,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,039.69/93,060.08 = 17,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,039.69x = 93,060.08 × 17,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,039.69x = 1,644,036,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,036,508.98/62,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.76

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