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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,122.26, 93,161.88 and 17,737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,122.26, 93,161.88 and 17,737.11 is: 26,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,122.26 : 93,161.88 = 17,737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,122.26/93,161.88 = 17,737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,122.26x = 93,161.88 × 17,737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,122.26x = 1,652,422,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,422,513.37/62,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,599.52

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