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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,254.62, 93,379.50 and 17,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,254.62, 93,379.50 and 17,881.20 is: 26,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,254.62 : 93,379.50 = 17,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,254.62/93,379.50 = 17,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,254.62x = 93,379.50 × 17,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,254.62x = 1,669,737,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,737,515.40/62,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,821.10

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