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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.38, 93,289.62 and 17,828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.38, 93,289.62 and 17,828.06 is: 26,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.38 : 93,289.62 = 17,828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.38/93,289.62 = 17,828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.38x = 93,289.62 × 17,828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.38x = 1,663,172,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,172,942.74/62,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,734.22

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