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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,243.87, 93,366.38 and 17,870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,243.87, 93,366.38 and 17,870.62 is: 26,806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,243.87 : 93,366.38 = 17,870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,243.87/93,366.38 = 17,870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,243.87x = 93,366.38 × 17,870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,243.87x = 1,668,514,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,514,774.99/62,243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.09

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