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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,193.74, 93,306.69 and 17,823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,193.74, 93,306.69 and 17,823.74 is: 26,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,193.74 : 93,306.69 = 17,823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,193.74/93,306.69 = 17,823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,193.74x = 93,306.69 × 17,823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,193.74x = 1,663,073,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,073,716.29/62,193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,740.21

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