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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,098.08, 93,147.98 and 17,724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,098.08, 93,147.98 and 17,724.82 is: 26,587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,098.08 : 93,147.98 = 17,724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,098.08/93,147.98 = 17,724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,098.08x = 93,147.98 × 17,724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,098.08x = 1,651,031,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,031,178.86/62,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.48

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