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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,176.77, 93,237.72 and 17,793.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,176.77, 93,237.72 and 17,793.42 is: 26,682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,176.77 : 93,237.72 = 17,793.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,176.77/93,237.72 = 17,793.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,176.77x = 93,237.72 × 17,793.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,176.77x = 1,659,017,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,017,911.80/62,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.28

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