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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,046.84, 93,069.06 and 17,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,046.84, 93,069.06 and 17,673.88 is: 26,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,046.84 : 93,069.06 = 17,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,046.84/93,069.06 = 17,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,046.84x = 93,069.06 × 17,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,046.84x = 1,644,891,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,891,398.15/62,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,510.48

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