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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,273.14, 93,399.70 and 17,889.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,273.14, 93,399.70 and 17,889.81 is: 26,831.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273.14 : 93,399.70 = 17,889.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273.14/93,399.70 = 17,889.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273.14x = 93,399.70 × 17,889.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273.14x = 1,670,902,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,902,887.06/62,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.84

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