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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,091.74, 93,153.35 and 17,718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,091.74, 93,153.35 and 17,718.66 is: 26,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,091.74 : 93,153.35 = 17,718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,091.74/93,153.35 = 17,718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,091.74x = 93,153.35 × 17,718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,091.74x = 1,650,552,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,552,580.81/62,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.48

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