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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.76, 93,063.06 and 17,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.76, 93,063.06 and 17,669.88 is: 26,504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.76 : 93,063.06 = 17,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.76/93,063.06 = 17,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.76x = 93,063.06 × 17,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.76x = 1,644,413,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,413,102.63/62,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.51

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