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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,213.51, 93,292.80 and 17,830.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,213.51, 93,292.80 and 17,830.19 is: 26,737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,213.51 : 93,292.80 = 17,830.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,213.51/93,292.80 = 17,830.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,213.51x = 93,292.80 × 17,830.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,213.51x = 1,663,428,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,428,349.63/62,213.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,737.41

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