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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.57, 93,389.99 and 17,886.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.57, 93,389.99 and 17,886.21 is: 26,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.57 : 93,389.99 = 17,886.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.57/93,389.99 = 17,886.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.57x = 93,389.99 × 17,886.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.57x = 1,670,392,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,392,416.66/62,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.49

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