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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,252.55, 93,394.62 and 17,882.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,252.55, 93,394.62 and 17,882.37 is: 26,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,252.55 : 93,394.62 = 17,882.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,252.55/93,394.62 = 17,882.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,252.55x = 93,394.62 × 17,882.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,252.55x = 1,670,117,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,117,150.85/62,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.09

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