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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.80, 93,413.70 and 17,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.80, 93,413.70 and 17,898.60 is: 26,847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.80 : 93,413.70 = 17,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.80/93,413.70 = 17,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.80x = 93,413.70 × 17,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.80x = 1,671,974,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,974,450.82/62,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,847.90

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