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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,222.78, 93,315 and 17,837.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,222.78, 93,315 and 17,837.66 is: 26,750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,222.78 : 93,315 = 17,837.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,222.78/93,315 = 17,837.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,222.78x = 93,315 × 17,837.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,222.78x = 1,664,521,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,521,242.90/62,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,750.99

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