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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,221.59, 93,346.21 and 17,844.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,221.59, 93,346.21 and 17,844.93 is: 26,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,221.59 : 93,346.21 = 17,844.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,221.59/93,346.21 = 17,844.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,221.59x = 93,346.21 × 17,844.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,221.59x = 1,665,756,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,756,605.52/62,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,771.36

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