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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.40, 93,413.10 and 17,899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.40, 93,413.10 and 17,899.55 is: 26,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.40 : 93,413.10 = 17,899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.40/93,413.10 = 17,899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.40x = 93,413.10 × 17,899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.40x = 1,672,052,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,052,454.11/62,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,849.33

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