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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,039.84, 93,058.56 and 17,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,039.84, 93,058.56 and 17,666.88 is: 26,499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,039.84 : 93,058.56 = 17,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,039.84/93,058.56 = 17,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,039.84x = 93,058.56 × 17,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,039.84x = 1,644,054,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,054,412.49/62,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.98

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