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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,188.80, 93,255.68 and 17,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,188.80, 93,255.68 and 17,805.44 is: 26,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,188.80 : 93,255.68 = 17,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,188.80/93,255.68 = 17,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,188.80x = 93,255.68 × 17,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,188.80x = 1,660,458,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,458,414.90/62,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,700.28

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