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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,221.80, 93,332.26 and 17,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,221.80, 93,332.26 and 17,848.60 is: 26,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,221.80 : 93,332.26 = 17,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,221.80/93,332.26 = 17,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,221.80x = 93,332.26 × 17,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,221.80x = 1,665,850,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,850,175.84/62,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.77

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