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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.26, 93,395.60 and 17,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.26, 93,395.60 and 17,286.28 is: 25,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.26 : 93,395.60 = 17,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.26/93,395.60 = 17,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.26x = 93,395.60 × 17,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.26x = 1,614,462,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,462,237.27/62,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,924.62

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