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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,278.78, 93,408.12 and 17,895.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,278.78, 93,408.12 and 17,895.43 is: 26,840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,278.78 : 93,408.12 = 17,895.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,278.78/93,408.12 = 17,895.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,278.78x = 93,408.12 × 17,895.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,278.78x = 1,671,578,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,578,472.89/62,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,840.26

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