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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,041.77, 93,047.28 and 17,668.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,041.77, 93,047.28 and 17,668.91 is: 26,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,041.77 : 93,047.28 = 17,668.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,041.77/93,047.28 = 17,668.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,041.77x = 93,047.28 × 17,668.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,041.77x = 1,644,044,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,044,020.12/62,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,498.99

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