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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.07, 93,389.24 and 17,885.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.07, 93,389.24 and 17,885.71 is: 26,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.07 : 93,389.24 = 17,885.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.07/93,389.24 = 17,885.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.07x = 93,389.24 × 17,885.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.07x = 1,670,332,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,332,307.39/62,259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.74

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