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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,041.64, 93,050.10 and 17,668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,041.64, 93,050.10 and 17,668.76 is: 26,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,041.64 : 93,050.10 = 17,668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,041.64/93,050.10 = 17,668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,041.64x = 93,050.10 × 17,668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,041.64x = 1,644,079,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,079,884.88/62,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.62

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