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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,106.08, 93,130.76 and 17,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,106.08, 93,130.76 and 17,722 is: 26,574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,106.08 : 93,130.76 = 17,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,106.08/93,130.76 = 17,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,106.08x = 93,130.76 × 17,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,106.08x = 1,650,463,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,463,328.72/62,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,574.91

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