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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,217.76, 93,312.82 and 17,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,217.76, 93,312.82 and 17,844.32 is: 26,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,217.76 : 93,312.82 = 17,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,217.76/93,312.82 = 17,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,217.76x = 93,312.82 × 17,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,217.76x = 1,665,103,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,103,820.18/62,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,762.52

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