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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.51, 93,289.81 and 17,828.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.51, 93,289.81 and 17,828.19 is: 26,734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.51 : 93,289.81 = 17,828.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.51/93,289.81 = 17,828.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.51x = 93,289.81 × 17,828.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.51x = 1,663,187,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,187,902.15/62,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,734.41

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