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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,127.12, 93,184.20 and 17,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,127.12, 93,184.20 and 17,751 is: 26,624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,127.12 : 93,184.20 = 17,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,127.12/93,184.20 = 17,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,127.12x = 93,184.20 × 17,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,127.12x = 1,654,112,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,112,734.20/62,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.65

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