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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.28, 93,389.39 and 17,882.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.28, 93,389.39 and 17,882.94 is: 26,821.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.28 : 93,389.39 = 17,882.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.28/93,389.39 = 17,882.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.28x = 93,389.39 × 17,882.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.28x = 1,670,076,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,076,858.01/62,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,821.53

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