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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,104.08, 93,127.76 and 17,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,104.08, 93,127.76 and 17,720 is: 26,571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,104.08 : 93,127.76 = 17,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,104.08/93,127.76 = 17,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,104.08x = 93,127.76 × 17,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,104.08x = 1,650,223,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,223,907.20/62,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.91

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