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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,109.59, 93,163.91 and 17,736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,109.59, 93,163.91 and 17,736.30 is: 26,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,109.59 : 93,163.91 = 17,736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,109.59/93,163.91 = 17,736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,109.59x = 93,163.91 × 17,736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,109.59x = 1,652,382,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,382,968.25/62,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.32

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