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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,095.74, 93,159.36 and 17,722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,095.74, 93,159.36 and 17,722.66 is: 26,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,095.74 : 93,159.36 = 17,722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,095.74/93,159.36 = 17,722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,095.74x = 93,159.36 × 17,722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,095.74x = 1,651,031,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,031,663.10/62,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.49

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