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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,226, 93,310.80 and 17,842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,226, 93,310.80 and 17,842.56 is: 26,755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,226 : 93,310.80 = 17,842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,226/93,310.80 = 17,842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,226x = 93,310.80 × 17,842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,226x = 1,664,903,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,903,547.65/62,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.75

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