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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,046.39, 93,084.17 and 17,673.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,046.39, 93,084.17 and 17,673.78 is: 26,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,046.39 : 93,084.17 = 17,673.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,046.39/93,084.17 = 17,673.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,046.39x = 93,084.17 × 17,673.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,046.39x = 1,645,149,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,149,142.06/62,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,514.82

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