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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,264.44, 93,386.61 and 17,881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,264.44, 93,386.61 and 17,881.10 is: 26,818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264.44 : 93,386.61 = 17,881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264.44/93,386.61 = 17,881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264.44x = 93,386.61 × 17,881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264.44x = 1,669,855,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,855,312.07/62,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,818.76

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