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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,230, 93,316.80 and 17,846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,230, 93,316.80 and 17,846.56 is: 26,761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,230 : 93,316.80 = 17,846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,230/93,316.80 = 17,846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,230x = 93,316.80 × 17,846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,230x = 1,665,383,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,383,870.21/62,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,761.75

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