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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,166.08, 93,249.12 and 17,792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,166.08, 93,249.12 and 17,792.99 is: 26,689.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,166.08 : 93,249.12 = 17,792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,166.08/93,249.12 = 17,792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,166.08x = 93,249.12 × 17,792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,166.08x = 1,659,180,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,180,872.09/62,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,689.49

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