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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,097.59, 93,145.91 and 17,724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,097.59, 93,145.91 and 17,724.30 is: 26,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,097.59 : 93,145.91 = 17,724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,097.59/93,145.91 = 17,724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,097.59x = 93,145.91 × 17,724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,097.59x = 1,650,945,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,945,963.99/62,097.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.32

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