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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,094.63, 93,145.32 and 17,717.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,094.63, 93,145.32 and 17,717.97 is: 26,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,094.63 : 93,145.32 = 17,717.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,094.63/93,145.32 = 17,717.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,094.63x = 93,145.32 × 17,717.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,094.63x = 1,650,345,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,345,985.40/62,094.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.92

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