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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.78, 93,403.63 and 17,892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.78, 93,403.63 and 17,892.42 is: 26,835.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.78 : 93,403.63 = 17,892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.78/93,403.63 = 17,892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.78x = 93,403.63 × 17,892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.78x = 1,671,216,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,216,977.48/62,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,835.75

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