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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,039.76, 93,060.17 and 17,666.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,039.76, 93,060.17 and 17,666.47 is: 26,499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,039.76 : 93,060.17 = 17,666.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,039.76/93,060.17 = 17,666.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,039.76x = 93,060.17 × 17,666.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,039.76x = 1,644,044,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,044,701.50/62,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.86

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