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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,241.78, 93,349.86 and 17,858.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,241.78, 93,349.86 and 17,858.70 is: 26,784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,241.78 : 93,349.86 = 17,858.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,241.78/93,349.86 = 17,858.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,241.78x = 93,349.86 × 17,858.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,241.78x = 1,667,107,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,107,144.78/62,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,784.37

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