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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,233, 93,349.50 and 18,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,233, 93,349.50 and 18,457 is: 27,685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,233 : 93,349.50 = 18,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,233/93,349.50 = 18,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,233x = 93,349.50 × 18,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,233x = 1,722,951,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,951,721.50/62,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,685.50

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